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SpaSlave · 05-15-2009, 12:37 PM

Hey Guys, Im somewhat new to the SR but Im a Compulsive Over Eater and an Alcoholic. Just a brief version of my story:

Im 28 years old and married. My hubby and I have been binge drinkers since we met 10 years ago. As far as my COE, I have struggled with food my entire life. Food is my friend, I eat for EVERY emotion and I can never seem to get enough. At times it seems that food is ALL I can think about, and I want nothing more than to be able to only want or think about food when my body tells me that I need nourishment. But from the moment I wake up Im planning my meals and what im going to cook for the day. My husband is 6foot7inches and I can outeat him

Im finally realizing that I cant fix my addictions on my own. I started AA yesterday and plan to go to an OA next week. Im also looking forward to getting to know some of you and build a support system

I cant wait to get to know you guys!

**Astro** · 05-15-2009, 03:07 PM

Hi Spa, good to see you over here in the Eating forum, this is a new experience for me, I'm posting in the OS free thread every day and I hope you'll consider joining us there for a daily check-in.

I struggled with my weight in early sobriety, put on 30+ lbs real fast and I'm finally working it off after 4 years of recovery. Weight Watchers has been a big help for me. While I still think about food all the time, I'm watching my portions and I'm mindful of what I eat.

Hope to hear more from you, keep reading and posting!

cali · 05-16-2009, 05:00 AM

Welcome SS!
It sounds like you are on the right track seeking face to face support in the two programs! I really only actively post over in the OS (obvious sweets) abstinence thread but I wanted to say hi

Like Astro said, come on over and post! There is a lot of support, and ES&H.

Have a wonderful day!!

***Nina Kay*** · 05-17-2009, 01:15 AM

Hi SpaSlave. I'm happy that you've shared about yourself with us. I'm looking forward to getting to know you better too. Keep coming back often. We will be here for your support and we need you too. Hang in there. It looks like you are on the right track. We'd love to hear about your new meetings and how you progress in them.
(((((((((((((Welcome Home Hugs))))))))))))))

Neagrm · 05-20-2009, 08:15 AM

Welcome Spa. I struggle with your same issues and I'm very glad you posted. I've considered OA, but there is no group nearby and I don't have the energy to start one right now. So I'll be very interested to hear about your groups if you want to post about them.

You're taking some important steps to encourage yourself. You're not alone!

Nea

05-15-2009, 12:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
SpaSlave Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 24	Introducing Myself Hey Guys, Im somewhat new to the SR but Im a Compulsive Over Eater and an Alcoholic. Just a brief version of my story: Im 28 years old and married. My hubby and I have been binge drinkers since we met 10 years ago. As far as my COE, I have struggled with food my entire life. Food is my friend, I eat for EVERY emotion and I can never seem to get enough. At times it seems that food is ALL I can think about, and I want nothing more than to be able to only want or think about food when my body tells me that I need nourishment. But from the moment I wake up Im planning my meals and what im going to cook for the day. My husband is 6foot7inches and I can outeat him Im finally realizing that I cant fix my addictions on my own. I started AA yesterday and plan to go to an OA next week. Im also looking forward to getting to know some of you and build a support system I cant wait to get to know you guys!

05-15-2009, 03:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Astro Forum Leader Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Scottsdale, AZ, one big happy dysfunctional family! Posts: 11,833	Hi Spa, good to see you over here in the Eating forum, this is a new experience for me, I'm posting in the OS free thread every day and I hope you'll consider joining us there for a daily check-in. I struggled with my weight in early sobriety, put on 30+ lbs real fast and I'm finally working it off after 4 years of recovery. Weight Watchers has been a big help for me. While I still think about food all the time, I'm watching my portions and I'm mindful of what I eat. Hope to hear more from you, keep reading and posting! __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty, and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming---WOW-What a ride!"

05-16-2009, 05:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
cali came-came to-came to believe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: east coast Posts: 1,116	Welcome SS! It sounds like you are on the right track seeking face to face support in the two programs! I really only actively post over in the OS (obvious sweets) abstinence thread but I wanted to say hi Like Astro said, come on over and post! There is a lot of support, and ES&H. Have a wonderful day!! __________________ I've let go of what I was, I accept myself for who I am today- I continue to become who I am meant to be!

05-17-2009, 01:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
*Nina Kay* Accepting Myself As Is Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here @ SR. Posts: 2,855	Hi SpaSlave. I'm happy that you've shared about yourself with us. I'm looking forward to getting to know you better too. Keep coming back often. We will be here for your support and we need you too. Hang in there. It looks like you are on the right track. We'd love to hear about your new meetings and how you progress in them. (((((((((((((Welcome Home Hugs)))))))))))))) __________________ Acceptance is key to my Serenity. Nina Kay

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05-20-2009, 08:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Neagrm Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 294	Welcome Spa. I struggle with your same issues and I'm very glad you posted. I've considered OA, but there is no group nearby and I don't have the energy to start one right now. So I'll be very interested to hear about your groups if you want to post about them. You're taking some important steps to encourage yourself. You're not alone! Nea

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