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I decided to start Weight Watchers again

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I could not stay on program before, but I figure that I need to do something. I understand the Weight watchers program, only I never seem to have a real handle on it. I think I'm going to have to approach this from an addicts standpoint. My weight is an ED issuse. I've always suffered from ED from the time I was 4-5. I remember very clearly slipping into ED behaviors. I just don't seem to stay in one place with ED, I'm all over the board. I can go from binging and purging to what feels like an OCD with food. I think I must be an addict. I suspect I'm not alone.

So anyway, today I begin again.
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I'm started WW sunday. I think it's a realistic program. I have a all around addictive personality...anything that makes me feel better than normal or helps me escape my anxiety and depression.
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Hi Jill,

Yes, I know all to well using addictions to make you feel better. I'm a former meth addict.
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I've never tried weight watchers, but spent some time with OA, AA, etc. I'm a compulsive/addictive person, too. When I lost weight, I simply switched to another addiction, then another, then back to food. Now I want to be free..absolutely free.. of any and all addictions. I'm doing OK with it. This board sure helps!
A friend told me weight watchers helped her understand food.. what to eat and how much. So this is a great start. Good luck to both of you on this journey! Keep us posted.
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I just wanted to say I wish you the best on going back to weight watchers. I went to it many many years ago when I was young and had some success. Now I'm doing my own thing of counting calories and carbs due to a new diabetic diagnosis. So far I have lost 49 pounds. I have tons to go. I hope you find what you need in the program I have a friend that goes and she is doing well with WW. I wish you the best.
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I have been on ww for a long time but, with the right leader you can do it. I've switched meeting days and my new leader will do anything to help, plus she pumps you up to realize there are boughten foods at the store you can buy that are not WW. I buckled down 3 weeks ago and have lost 9 lbs. If I can do it so can you. The main thing is to write what you eat.
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Good luck to you! I've been on WW before and did very well on it. I lost about 40 lbs and it and somehow found that and another 10 lbs, but I was thinking of going back. The good news is so far over the holidays, I haven't gained a lb, so I'm working on at least maintaining and then getting serious in January!
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