Anorexia/Eating Disorders/a lot of weight to lose

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Expert: Gerri Helms - 9/4/2008


Question
I have read everything on the subject and even have a treadmill in my house but I can't seem to make the behavior changes needed to lose weight.  I need to lose about 100 pounds and I do not want to have surgery, etc.

I have high blood pressure, take cholesterol and thyroid medications, and have family history of heart trouble so I have all the medical reasons.

In the past I had some success with South Beach Diet but did not maintain.

HELP!!!  HOW DO I GET STARTED???

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Dear Paula,
I have lost over 100 pounds and kept it off now for 15 years. It is possible to do it.

Have you ever considered overeaters anonymous? They could help you to understand why you are eating the way you do. You can find out more at their website, www.oa.org.

Gerri Helms
Life and Health Coach.

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Gerri Helms

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I share how I lost over 100 lbs and keep it off - since 1993. While I am not an expert in nutrition, I can help people develop some practical applications to lose and maintain weight

Experience

I am a life and health coach, and have 43 years of failed diets. Since 1993, changing how I've eaten has resulted in permanent weight loss.

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