New Food Plan

I've decided FA is not for me. Calling a sponsor everyday, and the limited food choices, cause me to feel that the FA food plan I was on would not work long term. I have decided that I will eat bread in limited amounts, and try to stick with whole grains, and stay away from white flour.

I think Over eaters anonymous will work better for me. I won't have to have 90 days of abstinence to speak in OA. I think as long as I weigh and measure my food, and have some friends and family for support that I will lose weight steadily and maintain a healthy weight for the rest of my life.

Food Plan

I haven't been following my food plan that well in the past few days. I have to get back on track if I want to continue to lose weight. I am encouraged to lose more, since I did lose some. I think it was 12 pounds. I might have gained some back now not sure? I'm trying not to think long term too much. I guess just losing a few pounds a month will keep me happy. After a year or two I will be at my goal weight which I think is going to be 180. I'll try to keep this up to date on my weight loss progress, and throughout my manic-depressive phases.

I Fell of the Wagon

I have been binge eating lately. Tuesday in particular, I ate a lot of things that I shouldn't have. I am trying to get back in track. This new way of eating isn't easy for me, it is helping me lose weight, so it's worth it.

Youtube

I'm working on posting to you tube about my addiction to food, and manic-depression. There seem to be quite a few videos dealing with binge eating and other eating disorders. When I do put some videos up on youtube I plan on posting a link to it from my blog.

Better Today

I had a difficult day a few days ago. Today was much better. My physical health isn't as good. I have problems with my knees, part of that is from my weight I'm sure.

It's a beautiful January day today, which is great for my mental health.

Deep Depression

I had an awful day yesterday. I'm not sure if I missed a dose of my meds or not? I cheated on my food plan yesterday, but even then I measured it out. I guess I thought 2 oz. of cheese would be ok. I felt hungry yesterday, for the most part I don't feel hungry with this new way of eating.

Am I really powerless over food?

I have a problem with the notion that I am powerless over food. That is part of what FA claims is that food addicts are powerless over food. I don't agree with that. Either food addicts eat healthy food or they don't. They do have power over food. With the food plan they are choosing to eat some foods, and not others.