A big thank you to everyone on this forum who has supported Romy in this thread.
Firstly, I want to apologise for the lack of moderator activity on this thread. I have received a report from Munchies and am following up on it today. I apologise that there was no prior action from the moderation team.
It appears that member Hedonistic_Purity has deleted their account. However, I can assure you that we have records of their activity. If they recreate their account, the mod team will be aware of their past behaviour.
Based on the majority response in this forum, it seems we all agree on the importance of body autonomy and weight loss within the community. Regardless of personal preferences, we should be respectful when someone’s health is at risk or if they simply change their mind about gaining. Personal preferences shouldn't override someone's right to make decisions that align with their health and well-being whether that involves gaining, maintaining, or losing weight.
@Romy - Please continue to use this thread to update us on your progress and use it as a space for advice, and support on your weight loss journey.
Here’s some personal advice from me...Enjoying a burger, fried chicken, or chocolate in moderation won’t harm you. You don’t have to give up the foods you love entirely. The key is cutting down and being mindful of when and how you indulge. Don’t expect to completely change your eating habits overnight; small, gradual adjustments over time will make a big difference.
I encourage you to be accountable—it might be tough to admit when you’ve “cheated” to your partner, but recovery is a journey that includes mistakes and setbacks. Being honest with your family and keeping a food diary can be valuable tools to help you stay on track.
Remember, slipping up doesn’t mean you’ve ruined your diet or your day. You can always get back on track without letting one mistake overshadow your progress. Focus on your successes, the positive changes you’ve made, and most importantly, be kind to yourself!
I’d also encourage you to consider attending meetings focused on addiction. I have friends who have found SMART Recovery helpful—it’s a free service that offers daily online meetings where you can talk about your addiction. You might think these meetings are only for alcohol or drug addiction, but that’s not the case. People from all over the world attend online for support. They use the term “drug of choice”, so participants don’t have to disclose their specific addiction unless they choose to. It’s a great resource that might provide you with some support on your journey.
There is a USA and Canadian site and also a UK site.
smartrecovery.org
smartrecovery.org.uk
Firstly, I want to apologise for the lack of moderator activity on this thread. I have received a report from Munchies and am following up on it today. I apologise that there was no prior action from the moderation team.
It appears that member Hedonistic_Purity has deleted their account. However, I can assure you that we have records of their activity. If they recreate their account, the mod team will be aware of their past behaviour.
Based on the majority response in this forum, it seems we all agree on the importance of body autonomy and weight loss within the community. Regardless of personal preferences, we should be respectful when someone’s health is at risk or if they simply change their mind about gaining. Personal preferences shouldn't override someone's right to make decisions that align with their health and well-being whether that involves gaining, maintaining, or losing weight.
@Romy - Please continue to use this thread to update us on your progress and use it as a space for advice, and support on your weight loss journey.
Here’s some personal advice from me...Enjoying a burger, fried chicken, or chocolate in moderation won’t harm you. You don’t have to give up the foods you love entirely. The key is cutting down and being mindful of when and how you indulge. Don’t expect to completely change your eating habits overnight; small, gradual adjustments over time will make a big difference.
I encourage you to be accountable—it might be tough to admit when you’ve “cheated” to your partner, but recovery is a journey that includes mistakes and setbacks. Being honest with your family and keeping a food diary can be valuable tools to help you stay on track.
Remember, slipping up doesn’t mean you’ve ruined your diet or your day. You can always get back on track without letting one mistake overshadow your progress. Focus on your successes, the positive changes you’ve made, and most importantly, be kind to yourself!
I’d also encourage you to consider attending meetings focused on addiction. I have friends who have found SMART Recovery helpful—it’s a free service that offers daily online meetings where you can talk about your addiction. You might think these meetings are only for alcohol or drug addiction, but that’s not the case. People from all over the world attend online for support. They use the term “drug of choice”, so participants don’t have to disclose their specific addiction unless they choose to. It’s a great resource that might provide you with some support on your journey.
There is a USA and Canadian site and also a UK site.
smartrecovery.org
smartrecovery.org.uk
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