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Day 1... 303 Posted by Sonali on 4/15/2019, 3:40 pm The weekend was a total bust! It's ok. I am aware that it's not easy, that I have an addiction and that I NO longer want that lifestyle. Little by little I will get there. The weekend is past me and even though I have to face even bigger challenges this coming weekend because of Easter and family gatherings surrounded by endless trays of food, I am only going to focus on today. Making it to the end and succedding. Good day everyone.

Later today... Posted by Sonali on 4/15/2019, 4:28 pm, in reply to "Day 1... 303" This is so hard. If I was working at an office, you would think I'd be harder because I would have to explain myself to my co-workers of why I am not eating and not having a blender or having a blender and having to make my shakes for all to see and comment. I would have temptations from whomever brought donuts or bagels for breakfast and having to refuse to be part of lunch gatherings... I work from home and it's just as hard (maybe worse). I was working intently when it hit me. I AM HUNGRY. I know I am not starving, I know I am not weak or feeling low I am just missing to chew something. I looked at the calendar and almost convinced myself to start tomorrow? Why because I would have today to chew and binge yet again. I opened the fridge and grabbed leftovers, a few bowls, the cereal box then STOPPED! I put everything back and came back to my office room and thought, Wow! Where's the hotline for EA LOL so here I am typing this. I don't know if I'll be this strong later or tomorrow or in the week but I do know that I chose to send another note rather then be pigging out in the kitchen instead. This is LITERALLY NOT easy. Help!

It isn't easy... but it can be done Posted by Yvonne on 4/19/2019, 4:36 pm, in reply to "Later today... " Hi, Sonali: Don't be so hard on yourself. It is a process. As long as you are willing to take the Cambridge journey, you are ahead of the game. Is there anyone else at home with you or are you flying solo? I know back in August when I threw all of the food out of the house and donated much of it to a local church, I was better for having done it. Think about that approach. However, try not to get down on yourself. We are all human with flaws. At least, you have recognized your "weakness". Now, all we need to do is address it with Cambridge. Good luck to you. Happy Passover/Easter.

Re: Later today... Posted by Pam T on 4/16/2019, 8:32 pm, in reply to "Later today... " Well done Sonali. Have you remained strong? I am certainly familiar with the challenges of working from home. I did it for 30 years...and I guess I still am! lol! At least I am not cooking for and feeding day care kids anymore, but I do understand how hard it can be. How did your day go?

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