Many thanks to the organizers and contributors to this forum. I have had a lifelong struggle with my weight. I tried every diet under the sun. About 5 years ago I finally discovered at the age of 40 that if I limit my food choices to lean meat and vegetables, not only could I lose weight but it also shut off the obsessive thinking about food I have always dealt with. I lost 45 pounds doing this. This has been a godsend for my health but this lifestyle is really tough for me and also for my family. I live in constant fear about going back to feeling the way I used to and go through a lot of anxiety when I try to eat "normal" food on a vacation and then struggle to get back to the diet afterward. I would love to be able to maintain my weight without all of the fear, anxiety, and obsessive control. I think that may be what's on offer here and again, I thank you all. I look forward to learning from this community.
