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February 4, 2006, 3:12 pm PST

02/08 Deadly Eating

Hi All, and definite hello to Paul, 

  

The promo for this show brought me here because I see many of the issues being discussed alive and well in my marriage, but that is a longer story I guess than needed here now. Glad to see you posting on here Paul to help us see what is going on.  

  

As for those asking how someone can get that big. I weigh over 600lbs, how far over I am not sure and I am not sure I want to know. What I do know is that I do eat a lot, sometimes eating becomes about more than sustaining your body, for me it has become about feeling something, something good. Binging is an escape for me. It would be a lie if I said I did not love eating, at least in the moment. After a binge I definitely do not feel good about myself. I also eat to show my wife I appreciate the work she puts into cooking for me. She loves me as I am and tells me that often. I am afraid to let her know how I really feel, I know i have to but I am not there yet I guess. I also think that when you have forever been "the big man" in the group, it becomes what you are known for and known as. Not sure if any of that makes any sense. 

  

Anyway, I look forward to learning more from these boards and seeing your episode this week Paul. 

  

Thanks,
Dave 

 
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February 5, 2006, 11:03 am PST

02/08 Deadly Eating

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Sadly its about addiction. 

  

I wish I could say "no" but I don't have that in my mind. 

  

For me the food has always been more powerful then I have been. 

  

I don't go shopping or out thinking that I am going to gorge on bad food but somehow food has replaced all my emotions. 

  

When I feel happy I celebrate with food, sad I comfort with food, angry I cope with food, depressed I pick myself up with food. 

  

Its a nasty cycle where food has become everything and I was doing everything to get it. 

  

My mother gave it to me because she loves me and my friends because they care. 

  

Food has taken over my life and I am on my way to fixing that. 

  

Paul 

Sounds like you do have a good head on your shoulders Paul and will be well on your way to getting the help you need. Bravo!
 
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February 7, 2006, 9:24 pm PST

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hi, this is my first time posting.  does anyone else feel like since they are overweight that they don't have to worry about men looking at you and talking to you.  i am married, and my dh is always wanting me to loose weight.  also, i feel safer when i go out because i don't think anyone would try to abduct me because i look like i can kick some serious booty!   i use to be bulemic and anorexic but haven't been since the summer of 99 when i ended up in the hospital due to severe dehydration.  i started gaining weight after my 1st miscarriage, i've had 4 and no kids YET.  i just want to know if anyone can relate to what i'm saying.  thanks so much for taking the time to read this. 

ellen 

Hi Ellen, 

  

As a man, i cannot relate specifically to some of what you are saying but I definitely can say I feel like I use my weight to protect myself in a lot of ways, the same ways I use food. To protect myself against emotions and pain, and almost as a coccoon of fat that keeps me saf in my marriage. My wife knows I depend on her in many ways because of my size, so it keeps us together in some strange ways.  

  

I wish you luck on this journey we are all on! 

Dave 

 
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February 7, 2006, 9:25 pm PST

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Hi Paul, 

  

Saw your segment on ET tonight. Just wanted to wish you well as I am sure that tomorrow will be an emotional day. We will all be here for you! 

  

Dave 

 
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February 8, 2006, 12:40 pm PST

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Nevermind.  I am new on the boards and didn't relize that "reply" posted the message to the whole board.  Only do it if you don't mind everyone seeing your email address. 

  

Beenhelped 

Beenhelped, I would like to see the website you have described. My weight is completely out of control as is my eating, and i need to find the tools to help me.  

 
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February 11, 2006, 12:30 am PST

02/08 Deadly Eating

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Hi everyone,Paul  I can relate to your story. I am also addicted to food,and my problem is quickly getting out of hand. In May i was 230 lbs and a size 40 waist...today I am 315 lbs and just started wearing a size 50 pant.  Unless a person is truly addicted to food,it is really hard to explain he feeling one gets when they get thier fix. I have no one to point the guilty finger to except myself,and I feel as though I may end up like you  with my weight out of control.  At this point I really dont care about my weight,I am more concerned about my next meal and will it be enough to satisfy my "FIX".   It seems as though everyday  my meals and snack servings are getting larger and larger.As each day passes it is taking more and more food to satisfy my needs.I know all this isn't good for me but I just can't seem to stop.  This isn't something that just happened to me,I have been an addict all my life.Its just since May , that things have really gotten out of hand..in nine months I have put on about 75 lbs.  I am afraid if I continue at this rate,even if I get up and over 500lbs,if I wanted to stop eating I dont think I will be able to. I am not sure of the policy here,but if any one else is like me,I wouldn't mind chatting about it...thanks all 

I definitely understand what you are going through and am trying to get control of my own addiction to food. I am currently over 600lbs. If you would like to chat, my email is bigdavegarman@yahoo.com
 

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