You are so incredibly brave to blog like this. I can only echo everyone's thoughts below and especially Ada's: the internet "general store " has allowed me to see just how many people are in the same boat as me. Gosh I wish I could say 300 lbs was my point of realizing I'd gone too far in my eating habits. (I dont know what my heaviest was because my scales didnt go over 310!)My journey really began with my environment changing drastically when we moved to Switzerland. My eating habits had no choice but to change. I was dragged kicking and screaming into a more healthy eating lifestyle. By the time my husband and I found out where all the FAMILIAR & cheap junk food was sold, I'd already started seeing benefits to the new way of eating. *well dang*Anyway, I use an appetite suppressant which I take 6 days a week. (And oh, man, that ONE day I don't take it, I try so hard and still I practically clean out the cupboards! Nom nom nom)But....We are on the upswing. YOU are in the upswing. Life isnt roses, I know. And I am so sorry you're having to walk through all of that. Your granddaughter may go crazy-dazy on you, but you are the only stability and love in her life right now and she needs that. She is lucky to have you. Even if she is not with you 24/7, she needs whatever exposure to you and your unconditional love & acceptance she can get. Strength, rest, peace...& hugs to you, Reggie.
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