Weight Loss & Getting Healthy- My Ongoing Relationship with Food & Exercise

One day a couple of years ago I read a post on Gather about the website  called Spark People.  I had no intention of going on a diet so it was a huge surprise to me when I went to the website and joined that day.  After a few months of sticking with a diet and exercise plan I found myself weighing less than I had in over 20 years. 

Then my mother passed away and I entered into a dark period of mourning, grief, and emotional overeating.  There were times when I thought I was pulling myself out of the grieving process and I would get myself back on a program and back to posting on Spark.  But these periods were short lived and after more than a year of feeding my pain, I had gained back the weight I had lost, plus 3 pounds more.

Everyday was a challenge for me to find clothes in my closet that would fit.  Walking to the mail box was an effort and I was beginning to actually experience chest pains.  Of course, not wanting to admit any of this to another human being, I decided to go back to my friends at Spark People and see what was happening. 

That day was 18 days ago.  That was the day that I read a post about the book called LIFE IS HARD FOOD IS EASY, BY LINDA SPANGLE.   Along with the book, she has a handbook called 100 DAYS OF WEIGHT LOSS, THE SECRET TO BEING SUCCESSFUL ON ANY DIET PLAN.  http://www.100dayschallenge.com/thanks.html

For the past 18 days I have been following the plan and learning a lot about emotional eating.  If you are interested in reading my progress, or want more information about the plan, please vist me at:  http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=JMARIES51

It doesn't cost anything to join Spark People, and it is really a wonderful support for anyone that is struggling with their weight, wanting to get healthy, and all other sorts of information.  I would encourage anybody to just stop by and check out the website.