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This was disappointing to see when we walked into Denny's this morning. Diabetes for breakfast! #milkshakesarenotabreakfastfood #sugaraddiction #sugarispoison #foodaddiction #foodsobriety #metabolicsyndrome #metabolichealth

What does food sobriety even mean? Have you heard of food sobriety? 🍎🥦 It’s all about developing a healthy relationship with food by being mindful of what you eat and how it affects your body. It’s not about restriction or deprivation, but rather about nourishing your body with whole, nutritious foods. 🌱 Embracing food sobriety means listening to your body’s cues, eating when you’re hungry, and stopping when you’re full. It’s about fueling your body in a way that makes you feel your best physically and mentally. 💪 So, let’s make a conscious effort to practice food sobriety and prioritize our health and well-being! #foodsobriety #mindfuleating #healthyeating #nourishyourbody

Tonight I received my 24 hour medallion at Quest 180 which is the recovery ministry at @eaglebrookchurch . I wasn’t planning to go up onstage but a friend from my group said she would go with me since she was celebrating 6 years. I actually hadn’t been attending for at least a month. I thought I was doing ok on my own until I was in a car accident last month that shook me up. No one was injured but my car was totaled while still making payments on it. At the time of the accident I had been food sober for two weeks. I went on a bender of keto treats for at least a week after that happened. Then I’d wait a few days until I wasn’t at work and spend the weekend and days off comforting myself with more keto treats. It was damaging to both my body and my mental health. The last straw came over the weekend. Due to being alone on a holiday I binged Saturday night into late Sunday. I had made myself so sick that I had to see my practitioner on Monday morning and then go home to rest. Heartburn was so bad I didn’t even feel like eating. No more binging. I’m done with it. On Saturday afternoon I had gone to a salon to have my hair cut by one of the girls in my group. I left with the idea of going back to recovery. I bonded more with her and the other ladies in my group than I ever did with anyone at church. I’ve tried doing it on my own but it doesn’t work very well. I need support and understanding. It was so good to be back there tonight. At midnight tonight it will be 48 hours. In a month I’ll get my 30 day medallion. #quest180 #eaglebrookchurch #foodsobriety #womeninrecovery #mytribe #fiftysixandfabulous

Re: Your relationship to food 🍩 ⠀ DANGER ZONES 😳 are those situations where you ditch your plan and choose food for reasons other than solving hunger. Could be a place, a situation or a feeling…but it’s a moment that you probably know well. The moment a friend brings baked goods into work, when you’re at a party with no healthy options, when you’ve had a long stressful day, when you’re excited to celebrate a big milestone, etc. Some of us are painfully aware of our danger zones, others might be in denial of why they continue to “fall off the wagon”. ⠀ A huge danger zone for me is ending vacation. I can look back at nearly every vacation in my life where the end, specifically the last travel day, became a reason/excuse to indulge and throw all my commitments out the window. I probably dieted up to the vacation, ate well-ish throughout but then let that last day, when I was tired and traveling, be a reason to indulge; snacks at the gas station or airport, burger with the fries at the restaurant, candy, booze and maybe even skipping nutritious foods so I could use my calories to eat all the treats. “The slide”, as I like to refer to it as, would continue all day then into the Monday after and maybe through that whole week post-vaca. From the first moment to ditch my commitment, the cravings monster would wake up and all the natural biofeedback would make it worse…blood sugar up, insulin up, sleep kinda sucky, mindset not great bc I gave up on myself, etc. After the initial “give up moment”, I’d just keep indulging because of the “What The Hell Effect”, why not just slash the rest of the tires since one is ruined? ⠀ Who wants to feel awful coming home from vacation? 🙅‍♀️ Don’t we want to feel energized and refreshed? When I started journaling about this pattern, I knew I had to create a new story for myself. Tonight, I took a picture (in post) of all the pantry treats that came home with us from hosting a group in our vaca home. ⠀ (Cont in comments…) #foodsobriety #foodabstinence #BePowerFULL

This needs to be somewhere semi-permanent. Because it is a staple in my spice drawer. I add this to any kind of ground meat or tempeh or beans or soup to give it the flavor of having hot Italian sausage in it, without the sugars, flours, msg’s or any other nasties!!! :) enjoy! #hotitaliansausage #healthysausage #foodaddictionisreal #foodaddict #foodaddiction #foodaddicts #foodaddictionrecovery #foodsober #foodsobriety #foodfreedom #foodpeace #brightlineeating #brightlines #ble #brightlinebites #onedayatatime #jftfp #nosugar #noflour #blegramfam #recipe #mealideas #healthymealiseas #healthylunch #healthydinner #yummy #newrecipe #whatieatinaday #weightlossfood

Back to school today! Finally feeling some better today, I’d say about 70%. I am so happy to get back to routine! While sick I’ve struggled with finding foods soft enough to eat, foods that aren’t acidic or sharp… also having an appetite at all! I managed to eat only ble approved foods but it was when I could and in what amounts I could handle. Going through that and being in a world of decision making on the fly again really makes me appreciate bright line eating and the “quiet” mind so much more! Because of the number of days under my belt I didn’t have cravings for sweets or really any nmf, but my peace of mind was gone. The whole routine: writing down our food the night before, committing it to a Buddy, eating what you wrote down and in the right quantities… it is TRULY the magic pill, the secret to success in this program. Within those actions we find peace of mind and healthy bodies and nothing feels better than that! @brightlineeating #blegramfam #brightlineeating #ble #foodsobriety #foodaddiction #sobriety

Back to my usual maintenance breakfast!! ❤️❤️ 6 oz sautéed kale 2 oz ground beef 4 oz brown rice (usually wild rice) 2 XL eggs Taco spice and salt. I mix that all up with 3-6 oz water, then cook it over low-medium heat COVERED until heated through. That’s a frittata baby! 6 oz frozen cherries on the side 2 oz salsa condiment 16 oz mug of Damiana tea! Notes: I have veggies at breakfast as one of my maintenance adds! The other maintenance add is a 1/2 protein which I add into my Fritatta! #foodaddictionisreal #foodaddict #foodaddiction #foodaddicts #foodaddictionrecovery #foodsober #foodsobriety #foodfreedom #foodpeace #brightlineeating #brightline #brightlines #ble #brightlinebites #onedayatatime #jftfp #nosugar #noflour #susanpiercethompson #blegramfam #recipe #mealideas #salad #healthymealiseas #healthylunch #healthydinner #yummy #newrecipe #whatieatinaday #weightlossfood

Face to Face Friday I remember that reluctant smile. There was a lot of sadness behind her eyes. Intense awareness of the size and shape of her body. The beautiful thing about not only finding @brightlineeating as a weight loss program was finding it as a food addiction recovery program. Three months in the weight was starting to come off, yes…but the overwhelming fear and anxiety of addiction was lifting. And THAT is the true miracle. The real difference in these two pictures. Freedom. Peace. Even in the midst of chaos and hardship. No bite is worth losing what I have. #foodaddictionisreal #foodaddict #foodaddiction #foodaddicts #foodaddictionrecovery #foodsober #foodsobriety #foodfreedom #foodpeace #brightlineeating #blegramfam #facetofacefriday

January 10 #weighinwednesday I'm so close to #onederland and been stalled here all week. Focused on the work and not the data. The results will come as long as I'm rightly focused. Being #mindful in my eating and learning to listen to my body. #bariatricsurgery does not fix the mind, only reduces the stomach! Gotta do the big mind shift for lasting recovery. #foodneutrality #foodsobriety #foodaddiction #eatingdisorderrecovery #eatingdisorder #bulimia #bingepurge #obesity

🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ New Years Goals and intentions ‘failing’ you??? There is no such thing as failure. It may be a small relapse. It happens but don’t throw any or all progress out the window by slashing all the tires….. It’s called food addiction and I completely understand. For the most inspiring and substantial help I’ve found on Instagram so far …. follow account @ketomary71 ♥️🥰♥️🥰 GIVE HER A FOLLOW. You will feel heard, understood and get the guidance you need. . . . . . #overeatersanonymous #OverEatingRecovery #Recovery #SelfLove #YouAreWorthIt #FoodAddiction #FoodSobriety #2024Goals #inspiration #Diet #Lifestyle #lowcarb #obesity #obesitysurvivor #youcandoit #healthyhabits #learn #goals #metabolism

My husband’s office. I stepped in here to write a blog and saw his plate from last night. A nice small plate. Oh the binges I’ve had in this room. It was never a small plate. It was never just one. If this had been my leftover dishes it would be a sheet pan, a pasta bowl and an empty freezer tub of ice cream with a spoon in it. Thank you God that’s not my plate. #foodaddictionisreal #foodaddict #foodaddiction #foodaddicts #foodaddictionrecovery #foodsober #foodsobriety #foodfreedom #foodpeace #brightlineeating #brightline #brightlines #ble #brightlinebites #onedayatatime #jftfp #nosugar #noflour #susanpiercethompson #blegramfam #addictionrecovery #addict #recovery #onestepatatime #thistooshallpass #leanin #thereishope

Excited to be bringing in this new year with solid goals in place and looking forward to the year to come!

Purse carrots! Never underestimate the purse carrot! Going to a steak house tomorrow evening for a daaaaayyyut! 😜🥰 it shall be romanticalz! But it is also stressful if you can’t get enough veggies in. The solution? PURSE CARROTS! In my case I haven’t even checked the menu. So I have literally planned all the non-perishable components of my meal I can have in my purse if needed. If I can only get a light salad, I can dump the corn on top to compensate for my cooked veggies I usually eat. If I can only get a bit of steamed broccoli, I can use the carrots and some of the corn to make it all work out! This is how I compromise with my food controller. I create opportunities for surrender but never without a backup plan. I’m a food addict with binge eating disorder. Scarcity mindset is put to rest, and I’d like to keep it that way. I am assured because of my planning, that I will have enough food. #foodaddictionisreal #foodaddict #foodaddiction #foodaddicts #foodaddictionrecovery #foodsober #foodsobriety #foodfreedom #foodpeace #brightlineeating #brightline #brightlines #ble #brightlinebites #onedayatatime #jftfp #nosugar #noflour #susanpiercethompson #blegramfam #recipe #mealideas #salad #healthymealiseas #healthylunch #healthydinner #yummy #newrecipe #whatieatinaday #weightlossfood

#streetstrider #brightlineeating #nosugarnoflournoproblem #alcoholfree4years #foodsobriety

The past two days have been ROUGH as I feel the aftermath of my ✨decisions✨ over the holiday. I am so sick I could say I am full of regret, but let’s just say I am responsible for my choices. I’ve come a long way but still have a long way to go. Let this be your reminder (and mine) that moderation doesn’t work for everyone. I am an all or nothing girl, it started with a few bites of potato salad, pizza, etc. To a whole binge. Have been meditating a lot and resting and happy to slowly ok the mend and back on the grind.

I could argue that food addiction and specifically carbohydrate addiction accounts for over 90% of dieting failure. This is a great article I will be including in my guide I will be writing on food addiction. I still have to finish writing the reverse dieting guide first. I just didn't work as much for christmas so hopefully it will be out in a week or so🎅🎄. #foodsobriety #foodaddiction #carnivorediet #sugaraddiction

The reason I don’t crave/want sweets (and it’s so awesome and freeing) is because I give myself what my body needs to live and feel satisfied everyday. Today I ate 3 meals and a snack. 4 servings of carbs, 3 fruits, 3 servings of protein, vegetables and fats. I was resistant to eating this much at first but I went along with it. After a few days my body was so relieved that I was giving it what it needed and was thanking me for finally stopping all the crazy diets/fasts and eating all the sugar. It rewarded me by taking away my cravings and feelings of deprivation and allowed me to be a size I love easily and effortlessly even as I’ve gotten older. Your body wants to give you what you want too. But it needs you to show up for it. It wants to be nourished and loved. How are you loving your body today?

I needed to see this today, maybe you do too. #foodsobriety #atomichabits #carnivorediet #carnivore #ketovore

Always helps me reset. I cannot change the weight I’ve gained. I cannot change that most foods fire synapses in my brain that make it hard to stop overeating it. I cannot change my childhood and my past relationship with processed foods and sugar. I CAN (and have proven to myself in the past) have the courage to change what I chose to put in my mouth to sustain my body. I CAN have the courage to shine a light on my food addiction for others to see in hopes they find solace, community and support in my sharing. I CAN have the courage to love myself enough to regain health and increase my quality and longevity of life. I CAN have the courage to abstain from my addiction foods. I CAN be courageous enough to start again and again without judgement of myself because I’m worth it. ❤️ #foodsobriety #foodaddiction #relationshipwithfood #ketoformentalhealth #brainenergy #ketoforhealth #ketoforwomen #serenity #nevergiveup

I was one of those people that couldn’t imagine her life without alcohol. I thought of alcohol like a close friend, a way to relax, feel better, have fun, and be more personable. I thought people that didn’t drink must have boring lives and how hard that would be. But as I spent more time getting to know alcohol I realized it was a big scam from the beginning. A lot of really great marketing and messaging that I fell for. But none of it was true. Fast forward to 38 years of sobriety later…I would never want to drink again. Everyday of my 38 years sober has been way better than any day drinking. And I love my boring😂😂(not at all) alcohol free life! It has been an amazing adventure! I am grateful to God, the people in heaven and here on earth that have been a part of my journey. Cheers to 38 more!!! If you are ready to stop drinking send me a message to get started on your AF journey! #soberliving #foodsobriety #foodrecovery #healthymindset #relationshipgoals #truelove #healthylove #weightlossmotivation #weightlossinspiration #bingecoach #bingeeating #soberlife #recovery #recoveryispossible #mentalhealth #alcoholfree #sugarfree #selfcare  #selflove  #mindfulness  #healing  #wellbeing  #loveyourself  #support #lifecoach

I’ll never forget when someone told me that I should consider eating 3 balanced meals a day and stay away from the white stuff (s &f). I was devastated. I remember sitting in the Royal Farms(or United dairy farmers) in Glen Burnie, Maryland whaling eating a gallon of ice cream having a tantrum in my grey Honda civic “I have to give up ice cream. Everything is being taken from me.” But I was just put on weight probation with my job at the airlines. I had quit smoking and gained 20 lbs (my highest weight was 155) in one Month and I was desperate. So I said to myself in the middle of my tears. You don’t “have to” give up anything but why don’t you just be open to eating 3 balanced meals a days (real food, no shakes or bars). I never really ate breakfast unless someone brought in donuts and I’d eat like 6 of them. The next day I started. And the weight started coming off. I not only lost the weight from quitting smoking I lost the extra 15 lbs I had gained at college. I was on a big high but became obsessed with the scale and when it didn’t stay the same or go lower I started restricting and it took me right back to the White stuff and bingeing. Then I struggled for several more years with the binge/restrict cycle until I found out this guy I was obsessed with was getting married to another woman. I went on a huge binge through the airport and started eating all the airplane food too. Afterwards, depressed and defeated I decided I couldn’t go on and reached out for help. It wasn’t about the weight anymore. I just wanted to feel sanity around food. And even though there was still some resistance I did it anyway. I started giving myself what my body really needed 3 balanced meals (all food groups) and a snack without restricting and within a few days my cravings went away. And I haven’t had a binge in 24 years. If you feel depressed and defeated like I was and are ready for a new life send me a message “I’m done” and I’ll send you a link to your first call. This pic is after I lost the 35 lbs. Unfortunately I don’t have a pic at my highest weight.

Chapter 11 HW: 250 CW: 215.5 Weight is trending up again. Ozempic is being titrated slowly, which reduces the side effects, but still having loose stools which is not sustainable. So we'll see... #weightlosstransformation #obesity #foodsobriety #foodneutrality #foodaddiction

“It won’t work out for me.” Especially when it came to the scale and finding a man to marry. It’s easy to believe “It won't work out” when you find yourself in the middle of another binge, heartbreak, or at least 15 holiday seasons without a partner to share it with. But when I told myself “It won’t work out for me” and sometimes I still do with other things (but have the awareness today) I would feel deeply discouraged. And from the feelings of discouragement because I was telling myself “It won’t work out for me” I would stop trying (what's the use, I may as well…), isolate myself and compare myself to others which made it painfully worse. And while I was doing all of that I wasn’t giving myself any more chances for it to eventually work. I know it’s hard to believe in yourself when you realize that the man you were about to marry doesn't want to get married to you 3 mos before walking down the aisle ( this happened to me at 40) or the number on the scale doesn't change or keeps going up, or you double fault on match point. But I had to nurture that part of myself that felt that discouragement, take her by the hand and let her know we are going to keep going to help you to get what you want. And even if we keep failing we aren’t going to make it mean that we are a failure, unlovable or unworthy. We will try something different. And even if it doesn't work out I will always take care of you and believe in you. Belief in yourself is the foundation on which everything is built. And is the first step in making your dreams come true. So if you are trying to lose weight, stop bingeing, find a life partner, quit drinking, take more listings or improve your tennis game give yourself the gift of belief this holiday season. #soberliving #foodsobriety #foodrecovery #healthymindset #relationshipgoals #truelove #healthylove #weightlossmotivation #weightlossinspiration #bingecoach #bingeeating #soberlife #recovery #recoveryispossible #mentalhealth #alcoholfree #sugarfree #selfcare  #selflove  #mindfulness  #healing  #wellbeing  #loveyourself  #support #lifecoach

I used to be attracted to donuts and unavailable men (I got married for the first time when I was 45). Not that either are bad. But I wanted to stop overeating and eventually be with a man that wanted to get married to me. I learned that the attraction wasn’t coming from the donuts or the men. It was coming from my brain and my thinking. I was creating the attraction. So I learned how to be attracted to oatmeal and I didn't care about donuts anymore. Oatmeal gave me what I needed and I'm very happy eating it. I would never cheat on it for donuts. I applied this framework to my love life. I learned to be attracted to a different kind of man. Someone who was more available and wanted to get married. And I met the perfect guy for me. And he’s the only one I want now. I would never cheat on him either. And guess what? He likes oatmeal too. 😂😂 I can help you be attracted to the foods that will help you reach your goals without feeling deprived and as an added bonus if you haven't already found your dream guy I can help you with that too! Send me a message to book your first call. #soberliving #foodsobriety #foodrecovery #healthymindset #relationshipgoals #truelove #healthylove #weightlossmotivation #weightlossinspiration #bingecoach #bingeeating #soberlife #recovery #recoveryispossible #mentalhealth #alcoholfree #sugarfree #selfcare  #selflove  #mindfulness  #healing  #wellbeing  #loveyourself  #support #lifecoach

Something surprising that recovery from Food Addiction brings is a total personality change. Especially it becomes a surprise for those who suffered from Food Addiction from a very young age. What often happens in this case is people associate themselves with an addictive personality they've developed under the influence of addiction. However, as soon as the grip of addiction loosens, this perceived identity begins to dissolve, and a more genuine self starts to take shape, one that many never imagined possible. This transformative journey reveals strengths and aspirations previously overshadowed by the constant battle with cravings. Food sobriety opens doors to new interests, healthier relationships, and a zest for life that seemed unattainable before. #FoodAddictionRecovery #NewYou #PersonalityChange #FoodSobriety #Abstinence #FoodAddictionInstitute

Diets actually made it harder for me to lose weight and stop overeating permanently. They also kept me from getting what I really wanted which was to feel normal around food 365/7 days a week, have one size in my closet, have any food in the house and not overeat it, and navigate any food situation whether I was going to a buffet, baseball game, or vacationing in another country. When you think about it if they really worked permanently you wouldn't need them anymore. But that’s how the diet industry makes it’s money by making them not work long term so you try another diet. And they can be slick by calling it by a trendy name or make it sound healthy but it's just another diet that doesn't solve the real problem. I honestly believe God didn't intend for us to struggle with food and body issues. It's something we learned growing up in diet culture. It's really not meant to be a struggle at all. Looking back, I can't believe how hard I made it and all the crazy things I tried and now it's one of the easiest things I do everyday. I also have the body that I love that a diet never gave me. The hardest part was letting go of the diet/ overeat habit because it was so subconscious. I didn’t even know it was a habit because it felt so normal. And everyone seems to normalize it. My freedom started once I opened my mind to how I was influenced by diet culture. And yours can too.❤️

Reach out for support and remember to let others worry about their own boundaries. It’s hard enough looking after our own boundaries. Never mind when we try and take on someone else’s. I release you now from worrying about other peoples boundaries. You worry about you. If you need support, ask for it! And if someone says, no, don’t take it personally. It’s likely just their own boundaries. Yay for them! Move on and ask someone else. You are worthy of having support. just keep asking until the right person says yes. #boundaries #reachout #leanin #gethelp #youareworthy #foodaddictionisreal #foodaddict #foodaddiction #foodaddicts #foodaddictionrecovery #foodsober #foodsobriety #foodfreedom #foodpeace #brightlineeating #brightline #brightlines #ble #brightlinebites #onedayatatime #jftfp #nosugar #noflour #susanpiercethompson #blegramfam

I don’t know why but this needed to happen today! 😆 how are you going to stay bright and sober this holiday season??? For me, it looks like choosing to eat what I always eat. I won’t make fancy substitutes in my food. Instead I find my holiday joy from people, crafts, the music, the conversation, the mood etc… my food is so far down the list of things that make this time of year special!! How can you set aside your food and alcohol traditions in exchange for newer, deeper more satisfying ones??? #merryandbright #soberchristmas #soberholidays #brightlineholiday #addictionrecovery #addict #recovery #onestepatatime #thistooshallpass #leanin #thereishope #foodaddictionisreal #foodaddict #foodaddiction #foodaddicts #foodaddictionrecovery #foodsober #foodsobriety #foodfreedom #foodpeace #brightlineeating #brightline #brightlines #ble #brightlinebites #onedayatatime #jftfp #nosugar #noflour #blegramfam

This was my 24th Thanksgiving without eating pie. No white knuckling or feelings of deprivation. Easy peasy. Not that I think pie is the enemy but it is so fun not craving it. If you are ready to Stop Overeating in 12 weeks send me a message and I will send you a link to schedule your call. #emotionaleating #foodaddictionrecovery #foodfreedom #foodsobriety #selfcare #nomorediets #weightloss #bingeeatingrecovery

✨Sideview Transformation Tuesday✨(posted on Friday bc this week was crazy 🤪) Thank you #brightlineeating and #susanpiercethompson for giving me the tools to get my life back! 💛💛 Left: 240# size 16, XL tops Right: 157# size 8, S/M tops I made the commitment to myself on March 19, 2023 to become #foodsober and I have been BRIGHT ever since #ODAAT💛 #brightlineeating #weightlossjourney #foodaddictionrecovery #blegramfam #nafldreversal #foodsobriety #transformationtuesday

Lucky BLE gram fam! I’m too lazy to put these on YouTube this week so here you go! My panelist submissions for this week’s maintenance 1 module! Enjoy! :) #foodaddictionisreal #foodaddict #foodaddiction #foodaddicts #foodaddictionrecovery #foodsober #foodsobriety #foodfreedom #foodpeace #brightlineeating #80poundsdown #weightloss #realweightloss #weightlosssuccess #naturalweightloss #healthyweightloss #goalweight #maintenance #looseskin

Chapter 6 HW: 250 CW: 217.9 Down 1.3 for the month 😢 - not giving up. Learning more every month. Keep fighting - You're worth it! #obesity #foodsobriety #weightlosstransformation #weightlossjourney

Chapter 3 HW: 250 CW: 230 This month is turning tough. Weight loss is slow, and while I think I know why it is a struggle. I made it to day 68 sugar/flour free but made the decision to compromise and now day 71, I'm wrestling with getting back on track. Hitting reset for day 1 tomorrow. I loved this quote from Mel Robbins "You don't need to be terrified about 'starting over' because you're NEVER starting over. You're starting from experience." So that is my reset! Tomorrow, I start from experience, and my experience says, "I can do it" and that I can't deviate from my sobriety. I feel better sober, and living into the future, that is the only way I'll get the life I want. The life Jesus wants for me. #weightlosstransformation #foodsobriety #offplan #obesity