Re: still here - symptoms/effects

I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. I know how hard it is to lose someone close to you. I lost my best friend to cancer a little over 6 years ago...she was only 25. I did alot of self-destructive things for the year after that. Eating was among them. Food continues to be a big struggle for me. It's so involuntary at this point...I don't even think about it...I just EAT! It has really become apparent over the last couple days of not eating. Like I said...I think I'm a bonafide food junkie!

I also understand the fear of becoming like very unhealthy parents. My father is very over weight...has been as long as I remember. Now has diabetes. Can't hardly walk through an airport...too much walking. He's actually more healthy, on paper, than he should be given his eating habits...but he's constantly in pain, little things most people take for granted are hard for him....not exactly the picture of health that I strive for myself or my family.

I think it's so wonderful that you are chosing this path instead! We only get one body for this life...we've gotta take care of it!
Stick with it! It will be worth it for both of us!!!
Jen