Hello folks

I've just started reading the Recovery Program and it desctibed me to a tee. I'm a recovered alcoholic (17 years sober) and have realized that I replaced sugar as my drug of choice. I weighed about 145 when i quit drinking and now weigh close to 215. I'm a skinny fat kid. My downfall was working as a cook at an university where I would eat 4 or 5 deserts a day; this does not include what I ate when I got home. This trend did not stop when I moved on to a different position out of the kitchens.

One of my problems that has stimulated me to kick the sugar habit is my memory. It stinks to put it simply. I've read that excessive sugar intake can lead to memory loss and I've seen the dementia mentiioned in the description of one book I looked at.

But that isn't the only reason I'm doing this. Some of the other problems I deal with include depression, low self esteem, low energy, and mental fogs to mention a few.

One of the big challenges I face is not going to fast and derailing at the first big curve I reach.

I'm glad I've found this book and look forward to finishing and getting started.

Wes