Just wanted to put this out there. Had a discussion yesterday with my significant other, who is by the way, a recovering alcoholic for over 20 years. I was thinking that he could relate to food addiction since he is an addict. But come to find out that he thinks I worry too much about what I eat and what I weigh. Always putting myself down. I thought he was a good sounding board, but maybe not. Doesn't think that food addiction is something real. That I can eat whatever I want, like he does and then walk 3 miles a day. He eats 24/7 and was overweight, but started running and lost about 30lbs. I am a child of an alcoholic and I am sure most of my behaviors come from that. I have started the program a couple of times and do very well on it, but I have to be very strict with everything. I am all or none and most people don't understand that. Just blows me away that I would have to explain that to him, all along I thought he understood. BUT this was a good thing, because it made me realize how much I do talk about it and put myself down. This has to stop, so I am made a pledge not to dwell on the negative anymore, to always forgive myself and meditate on it more. Funny though, we have a new girl at work that has food issues like I do. I gave he my Sugar Addicts Recovery book to read. It is great to find someone who can relate. Plus everyone on here. I need to do what is right for me and follow the plan as best I can and not lose focus. Thanks for being here, thanks for listening........ Love and Light, Marcia