The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
I was just wondering if anyone else has noticed a gain in their weight since going into recovery/beginning AlAnon. For me I have noticed at LEAST 7lbs finding their way back and was wondering if there is any connection between recovery and weight gain?? I've read that sometimes addicts, etc will trade one addiction for another.....maybe I am trading my obsessing for over eating, or one vice for another??? Any input would be appreciated. many thanks
keeping it simple shelly
__________________
Put down the magnifying glass and pick up the mirror!
Recently since my Abf ended our relationship again!! I have been eating my way through the pain. Its about the only thing that stops me from crying. I normally have a very little appetite and never put weight on. I know I am comfort eating. Thing is I know exactly what I'm doing and am going to have to stop it. Usually I do tons of excersise and run 3-4 times a week. But because of a recent illness I'm stuck at home. So what too do? Firstly, the fact that we are aware of what were doing or put it another way, recognise we have a problem, we can take steps to resolve it. I have decided to cut myself a little slack and indulge a little whilst I'm very upset say for one week. Then its going to stop, I may even have to apply the twelve steps to it.
Thank you so much for your share. Thats the wonderful thing about this board, you know your never alone. Thanks again.
Haa Haa Haa... I'm with ya... The deeper I go into this program and soul searching the tighter my pants: ) I have "Brought it to MY attention" so now I guess I will have to see what I do to improve it... Lord knows I have to get a handle on it soon...I was thinking about it last night at about midnight "Over a bowl of Cherios"...lol....But now that I am aware.... Maybe I can bring it around again... I know I better I am back to the Doc in less then a month, don't need the added speach! :)
You'll get a handle on it, you always do...Your strong like that... Me on the other hand... Im my own strongest, weakness...lol....
hey Shelly, I might be the exception to the others stories. I've been in recovery for 16 years and while i was working my program I took better care of myself and was actually underweight, 125 lbs. for my 5 ft. 10 in. frame. The last few years I have been married to a dry drunk that has been picking on me about my weight. I went on a drug called depakote by my doctor, for mental problems that I was having that was probably also brought on by living with an alcoholic. I had become really sick mentally and physically. I got up to 195 lbs. and am still there today, but the alcoholic is out of my life again and I can go to al-anon meetings (he was keeping me from going to them) so I am getting my experience, strength and hope back and hopefully will soon be back to the weight I'm supposed to be 140lbs. Thanks for sharing this topic with us and bringing it to my attention.
I am taking better care of myself now. When I was depressed I was gaining weight. I just started to change my diet & started working out again this week and I already feel better.
__________________
Light, Love, Peace, Blessings & Healing to Us All. God's Will Be Done. Amen.
When I was not in recovery, the pounds packed on. I was miserable and depressed - it was a vicious cycle. I hated myself and the way I looked and basically stopped caring. I went numb.
Then I made a choice and made a change. I re-entered Al-Anon through MIP then again in F2F meetings with a couple of really good groups in my area.
I am now losing weight now that I am back in recovery - it's the direct result of me taking definitive action to take care of myself. I started a work out program in September along with radically adjusting my eating habits. I'm now 28lbs lighter and counting. I have more to go in that area, but as with my mental and spiritual recovery, it's progress not perfection.
I feel better physically now and can see the results of my efforts. I think it also helps me with my emotional state as well - I feel better about myself and this aids my recovery. That vicious cycle is slowly evolving into a productive cycle.
Don't get me wrong - I still indulge, but I'm more conscious of what I put in my body now and am making better choices most of the time.
Don't beat yourself up over this - you've had a tough time lately but your program has come shining through. Watching your growth lately really inspires me. Give yourself some time to recuperate from all of the stress you've been dealing with lately. Those extra 7 lbs will likely go back to whereever they came from in due time.
