I'm out of control, I'm FAT

[kermit]

I have gained 45 pounds in the last 3 years, I have no will power to stop eating. My biggest problem is that I wake in the middle of he night and eat things like cookies and milk, ice cream ect. Ever since the end of my marriage and all the stress (my ex is a alocholic) I am out of control.
I'm depressed don't want to leave the house, heart probles run in the family so I'm frightened, but yet I do nothing about it. URGH!
What is wrong with me? I want to lose the weight, I just feel so lazy about doing it! I'm tired all the time, hell I can't even walk up a flight of stairs.
I'm 5'2 and I'm 180 the last I checked.
Where do I go from here? I can't afford Lindora or even weight watchers...

I'm FAT

[suki44883]

Have you talked to your doctor? He/she can help. They can give you a sensible diet and exercise program that will take your medical issues into consideration. I know, it's hard, but if what you're doing isn't working, try doing something else. The best way is gradual weight loss, not immediate gratification. Steady does it. But first, you have to reach out for help. Good luck!

[lonlion]

Hi Kermit, I just wanted you to know that I can relate so much to what you wrote. If you are Kermit, then I am Miss Piggy. So get this, I quit drinking 13 years ago, quit the drugs 5 years ago, and quit smoking cigs almost 2 years ago and gained 70 lbs. Yes, that is not a typo, I gained 70 lbs.
The worst part is that I just finished schooling to become a Trauma and Addiction counselor and like you I have no motivation for change right now, nor have I for quite a while. However based on my past addictions that I have conquered, I do know that in time I will be fed up of being fed up lol sorry for the bad pun.
Today I pray about it and try to love myself enough to quit the food insanity because my parents are both diabetics and my older sister had a heart attack 5 years ago.

Please hang in there, you are not alone and there are so many with much more weight than us.
Diana

[Astro]

Originally Posted by kermit

I can't afford Lindora or even weight watchers...

Old thread so we'll see if kermit responds.

I've lost 35lbs since the beginning of the year by doing a "homegrown" version of Weight Watchers. The point info and log sheets are available online, you just have to Google around a lot to find them. I've also found a lot of help and inspiration in the Eating Disorder forum here, especially the Obvious Sweets thread, I haven't indulged in sweets in over 4 months.

I still want to lose a little more, but so far I'm happy with the progress and I'm maintaining the weight. No kermit, you're definitely not alone.

[kermit]

I was camping, we were in the Sequoias and we we went to crystal cave, very cool, anyway, while walking back to the car my daughter yells,"mom there is a kid is this car with the windows up" We tried to get the little boy to open the door but he wouldn't so I tell my daughter to get a ranger quick, as she ran off the parents approached us and said"mind your own business" it was 90 degress this little boy was going to die.the
dad told me to go away and get on a tread mill,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Ouch! that hurt...
Thanks for the suggestions.
I'm working on my eating habits and walking more one day at a time

[Pony]

Kermit, I am so sorry that you had to encounter such a crummy person. It could be that their feeling of some guilt may have had something to do with thier rudeness, don't let it get to you.

It's too bad the ranger didn't get there before they did, They needed to be taught a lesson.

[sweetlikesugar]

Maybe you should see a doctor since you're connecting eating to emotional stress. Just a tip, though. Instead of eating sweets at night, try making yourself munch on veggie snacks instead. OR, drink water. It will usually stop the craving. (My trainer in the gym advised me to do this.)

[kermit]

I have been doing good, not great but good.. I try to stay up reading a little longer and this helps me not wake in the middle of the night. I don't wake up i don't eat. I have been walking the dogs pretty regularly and although I don't think I have lost weight I feel better. Eating better, making smarter choices. My Ex AH said he wants to be back in Ca by May so It kinda kicked me in gear.. wrong I know but I'll take it for now.

[Nina Kay]

Hi Kermit. I don't know if we talked before, but just in case, I want to Welcome You to this forum. You are certainly in the right place and you're definately not alone. Far from it. There are many of us with the same kinds of problems that you're dealing with.

It sounds like you are incorporating some really good replacements for some basic bad choices. I want to try and do that too. I feel that it's the only realistic way to make a positive difference that we might really be able to stick with for the long haul. Keep up the great work and keep coming back often.