[lovinmyboyz]

Hello Ladies! Just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Angel. I'm a 29 year old wife and mother. My husband and I have 6 children, all boys, ranging in ages from 10 down to 7 months. I stay at home taking care of the little guys and my husband is currently laid off. I'm currently around 90 lbs overweight and have become quite depressed about it... with that depression comes over eating. It seems to be a vicious cycle. I desperately want to lose the weight, but I'm not sure what method will work best for me. Been researching the Atkins diet and looking to start induction in the morning. Looking for a good support system and to make new friends. I look forward to meeting you and checking out the forum.

[leeway]

Hi Angel!
You must be a very busy lady with your hands full with all those precious boys - so many of us can relate to the vicious cycle of emotional eating, it feels so overwhleming - but it sounds like you're ready to get started with a good plan - the support you need is here - we'll all be here to cheer you on..

Glad to have you join us! There are lots & lots of different groups and forums - I'm sure you'll find some that will keep you motivated and inspired. Try the 20 somethings, the Atkins forum, Carb Counters and the weight loss support forums, they're active and very helpful - also the Success stories are a definite must for motivation.

There are bunches of people here with more to lose and some with less - the bottom line is that we all have to do it a day at a time. The good thing is that we'll have lots of company along the way.

I've only been here since last fall, having NEVER been part of an online forum. What has been so eye-opening is how much it has helped me. Whenever I feel overwhelmed or defeated, I just log on and read some of the success stories, complete with their before & after photos - or read about others still dealing day to day with their challenges - and before I know it, the time has flown by and so have all the thoughts of going off track or giving up. It has made all the difference in my success so far.

So welcome - you've found the right place - join in by inspiring us and being inspired!

All the best - good luck with your goals,
Lee

[lovinmyboyz]

Lee,
Thank you so much for the warm welcome. I've been checking out the forum and I must admit that it feels good to know I'm not alone in this weight loss adventure. I got brave this morning and decided to do my own *before* pictures.... ugh. I'm currently not my number one fan. I've never been this big before and I hate it. So now it's time to get motivated and make some changes.