While your journey is your own, I've been told that weight loss success stories can be encouraging to others, so here is mine. I was around 205 pounds when I went to my first Overeaters Anonymous meeting. I was freaked out by the thought of giving up my binge foods and obviously not ready. It took me a year (and another 15 pounds or so of weight gain) before I went back. It took me a couple of years after that to admit that I had an addiction and needed to abstain from my binge foods, but I kept trying and the process ultimately led to success. I'm currently maintaining an 85+ pound weight loss for over 15 years, thanks to God, my support community, and the 12 Steps!