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MY YEARS AS A FOOD ADDICT

I was a heavy eater by the time I was 5 years old, only it was called a "healthy appetite" in those days, and they called me cute and chubby. By the time I was 18 I was a compulsive overeater. At 5'6", my weight ranged between 125 to 149, but only because I spent part of almost every month on some diet or another. I must have gained and lost more than 500 pounds on various crash diets before I turned 40.I could eat 3 half gallons of ice cream a week and 3 candy bars at the movies. At my favorite Oriental buffet I would start with 6 egg rolls and fill my plate (and myself) so much that the owners lost money. No matter what diet I tried, I dreamed of my next “fix”… boxes of cookies, bags of potato chips or maybe a whole pizza.I’ve always been an upbeat person with a good marriage, two children, and close friends, but on my 40th birthday I was feeling depressed. I took a walk on the beach and realized that my compulsive eating had to stop. I decided that I wanted peace more than pizza and vowed to put my extensive dieting knowledge to work. I re-read all of my material on the subject and designed a way of eating that would satisfy me and finally curb my appetite. My determination paid off in spades and changed my life. The numbers on the scale remained below 130 and before I knew it, I was helping curious friends and neighbors. That was the beginning of a long and exciting career founding and directing Diet Masters, teaching dieting classes and low calorie cooking and even self publishing 6 dieting books. Best of all, my weight has been stable between 124 and 129 for 39 years while I eat food that I enjoy.

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Saturday, October 6, 2012

THE STORY OF THE GREEN KNIT DRESS

WHEN I WAS WORKING IN AN OFFICE IN THE EARLY 50'S, I BOUGHT A GREEN KNIT TWO PIECE DRESS THAT FITTED PERFECTLY.

I had just finished a rigid diet and was at my slimmest and was thrilled with the way this dress looked on me.  Soon there was a problem.  I gained 15 pounds within 3 weeks and the dress was very tight.  I went to the department store and purchased my  first and last girdle. Not only was it uncomfortable, it made my body look like a round sausage and I could barely breath. 

Did I learn from that experience?  Not really. I went on yet another diet and purchased a great pair of black slacks that I wore with a wide, tight belt and a tucked-in knit top. After a short while, my body did not do justice to that sleek outfit.  How long did it take to learn from my mistakes? I must admit that it took slightly over 20 years. 

                                              PERPETUAL DIETER 

Definition: One who always is, or seems to be, dieting.(that was me)

                                               TRIGGER FOOD

Definition: Some types of food that are usually salty or sweet that effect your taste buds the following way: Once you begin to eat them you can't seem to stop. Examples:  Ice cream, cookies, cakes and potato chips. (I would eat HUGE amounts of this type of food.)              
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