My Story

At my heaviest I weighed 196lbs (14 stones) and had a 38 inch waist. My thighs were so large that they got sore from rubbing together when I walked. I hated it when Summer came because I knew that the excessive sweat and pain would be unbearable.

I often felt a powerful drive to overeat or to eat excessive quantities of foods that I knew on a conscious level weren’t good for me. However, the urges were so compelling it was as if an invisible force was in control of me. I felt guilty and disgusted with myself that I was unable to control these urges.  Most times I couldn’t even remember what I had eaten. I felt as if I was going crazy!

I now weigh 140lbs (10 stone) with a 28 inch waist and thighs that no longer rub together uncomfortably! Now I love the Summer, not only because I feel more comfortable and can wear the clothes that I always wanted to wear but because I can also face mealtimes with the confidence and control that escaped me for most of my life.  I am now living the life that I always wanted to live and the focus is no longer constantly on food.

Life is now full of joy and adventure. I love salsa dancing and socialising with friends and I'm currently planning to go around the world travelling next year - something I wouldn't even have considered doing before!

I got over the need to compulsively overeat and the aim of OvereatOverIt.com is to support and encourage you to do the same. I want you to know that if I can do it, ANYONE can do it and you don't have to do it alone. Remember, I have faced every hesitant step and faced every challenge that you will come across in your own journey. What I have done, YOU can also do with the right attitude and focus.

I wish you every success.

Caren

Caren Henry