: 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

Hi Marcia:

I am a recovering alcoholic with 7 years of sobriety. I have yet to find a "normie" (non-alcoholic) who understands AA and what makes us who we are. Although I think most alcoholics (in recovery or not) are sugar sensitive, many do not see the similarities nor believe that changing how we eat can be life changing.

My emotional sobriety depends on my following the steps of RR. If I start eating sugars and whites or keep waiting too long to eat, I lose my emotional sobriety and it is very tough getting back to steady.

For me, how I feel about my body and myself have a great deal to do with my biochemistry - whether it is healed or not. The feelings I have about myself change radically if I follow the steps and eat program food. I don't have to beat myself up for thinking negatively about myself.

A combination of al anon and RR may work really well for you. I have found the combination of RR and AA (RARA) has helped tremendously in all facets of my life.

Dori