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Hi Truth!

I, too, tend to isolate and then my addictions become even bigger. It's such a struggle and I believe at the bottom of it all is depression, a sense of loss and feeling unloved and unlovable. It can take such a HUGE effort sometimes to push past those feelings and reach out to friends and/or family and socialize. We were not created to be alone.
I want to wish you a very, very Happy Birthday! I hope it is filled with some fun. Think we have to take a day at a time, praise ourselves for all that we do accomplish and not beat ourselves up for what we don't.

Wishing you blessings and peace!
NanieB

Happy Birthday!!!!! all we can do is get back on the wagon it is so easy to lose hope when the pounds just wont go away i have been struggling with this this week also i cant believe i cant manage to lose three pounds but i am going to keep on keeping on we can do this together dont get to discouraged if you have gained some weight back just pick up and go on. peace and hugs

I hear you sister! I'm a big time isolator. In fact sometimes I would just like to stay in my room with the tv, the dog, and my favorite binge foods. But we all know we deserve more than that. So take time to take care of you. Enjoy your birthday and the exciting new year of life ahead of you!

We are all with you ... I think that is sometimes why we isolate ourselves... so we can do what we want to without any one saying "NO,STOP"....The biggest happy birthday to you dear friend.... I hope you have an awesome day filled with the love, laughter and fun you deserve...Today is the first day of the rest of our lives and all that. May it be filled with health and well being, with good choices and a letting go of the old ways and a new clinging to all that is good

the buckstopshere is just SOO right on and I've never heard it put quite that way before. The quote has given me great insight into myself. "I think that is sometimes why we isolate ourselves...so we can do what we want to without anyone saying, 'NO STOP' "

Truth,

Haven't heard from you in quite awhile. You've been in my thoughts. I hope you are well!

looks like you need more veggies this changehas really helped my moods and feeling fuller. starting over is all you can do it will come off again this is a life long journey so just keep going in the right direction. peace and hugs

Hi Truth!

Please don't beat yourself up over a 4 lb. gain over a vacation! EVERYONE gains over a vacation!

You are absolutely right, I think when we guilt ourselves over these little slip-ups, we end up sabotaging ourselves even further. So much better and positive to just dust off and get back in there:) I'm there with you, gained back a couple pounds over the past several days...but am still trying, keeping those goals in mind. Enjoy your Monday.

YOu've done really well to get your eating back on track after the vacation gain. I am still struggling to get on track. Can't seem to get motivated. Kudos to you for being able to get things back in control. Great job!

I totally agree with everyone else... the hardest time is vacation time... most of the rest of the time we can manage to keep things under some control... but vacation time is almost impossible, even with the best of intentions... so don't beat yourself up truthseeker... we have all been there.... it's such a downer though... the only thing you can do is get back on track and re focus on your goal... Your doing great so keep up the good work... oh and i agree with silkmom... more vegies would be good... Big hugs

huggs right back at ya, glad your getting back on track it is so hard to do. but if we dont it could turn into months and then years and whoa here we are. peace and hugs