Losing Pounds Sensibly & Sleep Apnea Support

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This group is dedicated to those of us that need to shed those extra pounds caused by untreated sleep apnea. Here we may share our stories, recipes, and motivate each other to take control over our weight caused by sleep apnea.

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Mary B

My sleep doc recently said he didn't understand why 'such a little girl should have sleep apnea". Then he looked in my nose and throat and said I have small passages. So just loosing weight does not assure no sleep apnea. I am not overweight because I have been a member of Overeaters Anonymous for 5 years. We use AA's 12 steps to achieve abstinence from compulsive eating, not a diet and calories club, only requirement for membership is the desire to stop eating compulsively (i.e. when your not hungry). You can find a meeting near you at OA.org.

Dec 9, 2010
Donna Smith

Hello everyone,As a dieter who has tried many weight loss programs, I know there is no magic program out there. I recently lost weight on WW. The hard part is keeping it off. I, too, love sweets and went off track over the holidays. I simply cannot have sweets in the house. As a single, I can limit their presence. My goal is to eat only when I am hungry and stop when I am no longer hungry, not when I am "full". Healthy eating to all!

Jan 16, 2012
Virginia Iverson

I'm happy to find this forum....I've been struggling with weight all my life.....Was just diagnosed with sleep apnea in 2011 and with treatment I now awaken feeling refreshed....for the first time in years. I now need to work to change the eating habits that developed as a coping mechanism to stress and depression. I'm going to retire this year and view this as MY YEAR for change. It won't be easy....and I'm so glad to find this supportive sitr.

Jan 16, 2012