Hard times

Hello Friends,

I am having such a tough time eating well so I have resorted to
exercising almost daily because it makes me feel in control of myself enough
to eat well. It is a domino effect for me...it makes me WANT to eat well!
It's been helping the last couple of weeks definitely! I am a little over 150 right
now.

Hugs,

May

I love OA!

Hi Friends,

I absolutely love my OA fellowship, I definitely don't feel alone in my healthy eating venture! The way the quality of my life is improving, it is showing in my weight--I am about 145 right now.

I am eating "normal" portions and exercising about 3 times a week. Please write me, I'd love to hear from you and love to have friends to support and that will support me.

Hugs,

May

I'm 33 today!

Hi Friends,

Here I am at 33 at around 148 or so, and I would NOT be at this number right now if it had not been for the OA fellowship.

I am happy with how I am doing with eating and exercising:-)

Hugs,

May

1 month of OA!

Hi Friends,

I've officially been in OA now for a whole month
and I've got to say with all of my heart how the
fellowship has made all of the difference in my
eating obsession issues.

I was up near 160 right before OA and now I am
at 148. I would not be eating well alone, it is
with the fellowship that it is possible for me.

Hugs,

May

8 days of OA mtgs

Hi Friends,

So it's been 8 days that I have been attending OA phone
meetings and they have totally changed my life. I feel
inspired & supported by them and just love the ability
to pick up the phone instead of the food.

Hugs,

May

Overeaters Anonymous

Hello Friends!

Back in 2005 I had attended a couple of OA meetings in person,
but was not truly ready for it.

I rediscovered OA on Saturday and have been on telephone meetings
each day since. I am truly obsessed with food and am happy to know
that at any moment during the day or night, I can go straight to OA
for help. www.oa.org

Hugs,

May

Update

Hi Friends,

I have been having a tough, tough, tough time sticking to
eating small & healthy portions, BUT I am trying to exercise
daily so that it motivates me to eat healthily.

It is so very tough, but giving up is NOT a choice.

This really is a life marathon.

Hugs,

May

Thanks, Andrea!

I want to send out a special THANK YOU to my running
and weight loss friend, Andrea, for being so supportive
and inspiring!

Hugs,

May

New achievement!

Hello Friends,

I completed my first 10 miles yesterday, yes with breaks and walks, but still 10 whole miles, WOWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hugs,

May

Happy Valentine's!

Hello Friends,

I'm doing pretty good with my running, WOW! I would love to be in a 1/2
marathon with one of my running friends soon:-) I am working on 3-4 miles
4-5 times a week, with an occasional 6 miles.

Exercising helps me eat well, it creates a good cycle of watching my
eating behaviors and keeps me motivated to NOT overeat.

Hugs,

May

Updated pic

Hello Friends,

Here is a new picture of me!! We can do it!!
Eat well and exercise--just push!! I am slowly
trying to prepare for a 1/2 marathon!!

My tricks for eating "normal"...

This helps me when I desperately want to binge:

1. email weight loss friends asap (like me!)
2. down a large glass of water to kind of fill you up
3. drink caf-free coffee w/artificial sugar w/skim milk
4. eat fruit/veggies (i'd rather overdo w/fruit than junk even though i know it's lots of cals!!)
5. go to JC chatroom
6. if you still want to eat bad, TRY to make it work w/the day-for example-i overate leftover chicken and a bowl of cereal BUT did not have anything else after that & i exercised so it was equivalent to eating just the right amt of cals
7. lots & lots of gum
8. low cal/healthy treats: www.vitalicious.com
9. go look at OLD pics to motivate you NOT to do it b/c you don't want that again
:-| that vicious cycle :-(

Hugs,

May

Happy New Year 2010!

Hello Friends,

Happy New Year 2010!!!!!! WOW, what an amazing number!

So far doing great with exercise and eating well:-)

Hugs,

May