Weight loss seems to be on the mind of many Americans. Statistics say that two thirds of all adults in this country are on a diet at any given time. This fact alone shows that we have trouble maintaining a healthy weight. But why is this?

Many people would probably disagree with me, but many individuals in this country are addicted to food. When you use the word addiction, the first thing that comes to mind is drugs and alcohol. But the truth is a person can be addicted to almost anything. Addiction is basically an unhealthy relationship with whatever it may be. This unhealthy relationship many times has consequences.

For people addicted to food, these consequences are obesity related medical conditions and the emotional stress that a person feels from being overweight to name a few. There are others and these consequences are often specific to individuals. When your mind is working against you, it is that much more difficult to change the situation you are in.

When it comes to weight loss, it is as much mental as it is physical. I have no problem with exercise, but not eating certain foods in excess can be a challenge. Overeaters Anonymous has a program that can help you sort through the addictive behaviors that are sometimes practiced when it comes to food. If you are not sure this would be the program for you, they can actually be found online. You can checkout an OA meeting or any of the other online materials that they offer.

There are also support groups, forums and bulletin boards that can offer support. You have to realize that you suffer from compulsive overeating you are not the only one. There are others that have been and can offer assistance to those that still suffer.

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