I have a problem. . .a food problem

The gist of the story is that I am addicted to food. I see it, smell it, think about it and I end up CRAVING it. Not a good thing considering Little Caesars is down the street and around the corner from my house.

I truly believe that along with anorexia and bulimia there is a less often talked about problem. I don't know if there is a medical term for it but I'm calling it food addiction. I have diagnosed myself with it. . .really. . .what doctor, nurse, nutritionist, or even trainer would know unless they followed you around 24-7 keeping tabs on EVERYTHING you put in your mouth. It's just not going to happen.

So I am taking on a new approach. . .well it is new to me. Something I VOWED never to do in my life. . .that was when I was delusional, young(er), and DUMB! I am now counting calories. I thought that was just for FREAKS. . .turns out I was the freak. It is my first day doing so. I am recording everything that goes in my mouth and figuring out the calories. I need to see how much I eat initially in order to see what my caloric intake should be.

I want to take care of this problem because I want to be around for much longer. I want to be healthier and this is another step.