Addiction and Weight Loss

As many of you know (or will know soon) I love the Field of addiction treatment. I love to teach about addiction and love to work with individuals struggling with it. I do not believe it is a disease or that we are powerless but a matter of positive strategies and hard work to overcome our difficulties. Well, it is my turn to act on what I believe. I am just plain fat and want to loss some weight. I am currently 225lbs and need to lose at least 35lbs. Therefore, my present goal is 190lbs. I hope to be there by July 1st. 

Food addiction is one of the hardest, if not the hardest, addiction for anyone to overcome. One cannot abstain from food. Food is all around us. Just like drugs, it makes us happy, satisfied, fulfilled, and helps us escape. I need all of the support and accountability as I can get. I will keep everyone posted on my progress.