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health advisory Diet Diet 2007-11-11 21:03:13

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Over 2 years, I lost 80 lbs and was faced with alot of emotional issues. Some were related to food....a feeling of "loss" almost for some of my old food related habits. For example, I used to meet with my friends at restaurants and we would have lots of food and fun...but I opted out of that to avoid temptation.

I also had issues with anxiety. I hated going to public places for fear of bumping into someone I hadn't seen in a while and them making a scene "OHHH you look so great...what did you do???" Most people would think that that feels nice to hear, but after a while, it was almost embarrassing.

And now I am dealing with the emotional issues of maintaining my weight. I am afraid of putting weight back on...which stresses me out...which I turn to food to cure.

My advise to you is to find support through someone in a similar situation, and make sure you are doing the weight loss for yourself. Keeping a journal ( not just a food journal) of how you are feeling can be helpful too.

Don't let a little downfall get you discouraged and off course. Be sure to allow yourself some room to enjoy your favorite goodies ....just dont' go overboard.

Be sure to focus on the great things that weight loss will bring you...better health, energy and the opportunity to help someone else in your shoes.

Good luck with your weight loss journey!

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i know its hard to feel positive all the time when you are losing weight. just focus on how you will feel and what you will look like when you get to your goal! reward yourself for making achievements (no, not with food!) ie lose 10 pounds buy yourself something you want... keeping positive is the key to weight loss!!! YOU CAN DO IT! YOUR WORTH IT!

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