Baruch's Story

In July of 2005, at age 29, I weighed 350lbs. At that point, my eating and obsession with food was out of control. I ate at all times of the day, whether or not I was physically hungry. I ate because the food was readily available and I didn’t have enough willpower to stop myself. And if the food was not readily available, I’d go out of my way to find something that would stave my cravings. I ate food cold or frozen because I couldn’t wait long enough to heat it. I’d eat food so hot that I’d burn my tongue on it – again because of my impatience.

I’d never been a normal eater. My eating habits more closely resembled those of an animal than those of a human. At Kiddushim I was first in line. A wedding was not a “good” wedding unless I had three main dishes, and a family party was only as good as the food that was served there.

I was out of control. My clothes did not fit and I was of breath after walking up just 5 stairs. I had tried many diets in the past – none had any permanent results. In fact, the weight came back faster than I was able to lose it. I was ashamed. I did not want to talk to anyone about my weight problem. On the outside, I was a successful Rebbe/teacher, with a great wife and family. On the inside, I was ashamed and lonely.

Then I spoke to Rabbi Glaser. He was the first person that I had spoken to who actually understood what I was going through. He understood my food problem because he had the same problem. He informed me that I was not alone. In addition, he informed me that he had lost a substantial amount of weight and was keeping it off!! I thought he was lying, but then he went on to explain that the solution to compulsive overeating is more than changing what and how you eat. It is also emotional and spiritual. I was not quite sure what he meant, but I listened to him and followed what he told me to do because I was desperate for help. His plan of action called for a controlled food plan as well as spiritual guidance which enabled me to connect with Hashem and rely on Him to help me through the process.

The result: I now weigh 195 lbs and have been maintaining my weight loss, one day at a time, for close to a year and a half. During my ongoing conversations with Rabbi Glaser we talk about what is going on in my day-to-day life, and many times we share Divrei Torah with each other. He is easy to talk to, has great suggestions and is a soothing, comforting voice that has helped me achieve this weight loss and control my addiction to food. Not only have I had physical results, but I also have seen results in my relationship with my wife, children, colleagues at work, and best of all - my relationship with Hakadosh Baruch Hu. I feel so much closer now to Hashem than I ever did before. My davening, learning, and bitachon are so much better now than they were. I attribute all this to the advice and suggestions that Rabbi Glaser has given me and continues to give me.

Rabbi Glaser is a Talmid Chacham who understands the pain of someone who can’t stop eating. The solution he offers works. I am living proof. If I can do it, anyone can!!
Thank You Rabbi Glaser!!

Baruch G.

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