Saying hello

[Biscuits]

Just spent the last hour catching up on everyone's posts over the last couple of weeks while i've been on holiday, so inspiring.

Well just got back from Florida and what an exciting place it is, my family and i had the time of our lives. The serenity prayer really comes in handy sitting on a rollercoaster thats about to turn you upside down a few times lol...........

Anyhow my food was great, i took my food plan booklet with me and continued to plan my food around what we were doing in the day. The only times i struggled with food issues was when we went out for a meal because alll the places were buffet style restaurants. I did great the first couple of times and had no obsessive thoughts but the thrid time i was getting food thoughts, i shared these with my husband which helped a great deal and continued to stick to foods i know do not trigger my addiction. My rule for buffets is to allow myself one moderate plateful and fruit for pudding which i thankfully adhered to when we did eat out.

I am so greatful to God for giving me the willingness to work my program on holidays, i took lots of literature to read and did lots of writing it was amazing.

I had real fears about this holiday but again they were unfounded. If i keep my self rooted in the twelve steps then my recovery will continue, i just doubt that it works in all occasions at times.

Really tired today, jet lag is catching up with me so i'll be getting an early night.

It was great to come back and find that the Food Journal thread is up and running again (Big thank you to smiling jack) i really enjoy using this tool as a part of my recovery.

Anyhow i need to go just wanted to say hello and send my love to everyone.

[Nina Kay]

Hi Biscuits,
I'm just now seeing your post, but I'm too tired to even think to answer. I'm going to bed, but I wanted you to know that I'm so glad that you posted as I've been wondering where you were. I'll try to respond tomorrow.
((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))

[BigSis]

Hi biscuits (your name happens to be ONE of my favorite comfort foods!).

Welcome back - you sound very dedicated to controlling your eating. I look forward to following the lead of you who are breaking trail ahead of me!

((hugs))

[Biscuits]

Nice to hear from you BigSis

I chose my name some time ago and use it often as a pen name, biscuits are my number one trigger food and led me into my one and only relapse eight years ago, i never want to forget the effects this simple food has over my life so i parade it out infront of me when i get the chance as a reminder of their destructive effect.

As for having control over my food that is something i leave to HP i no more have any control over food today than i did when i first entered the door of OA but by working the program and using the tools and especially handing over my food to HP one day at a time i have been relieved of the obsession around food. I am greatful for the recovery i have been granted but i only do the footwork, God does for me what i cannot do for myself. He is the power behind my recovery and gives me the willingness and courage to live one day at a time facing life traumas, feeling my feelings and abstaining from all trigger foods and conpulsive behaviours.