[rachiebach]

I hate to say that it's been over 2 years of me dieting and losing weight then giving up and gaining some of it back. But that's exactly what keeps happening to me. I get really motivated for a while and I stick to my diet and exercise religiously (lowest weight? 147 lbs). And then I get stressed because of school or family issues and start eating again (highest up I've gone since I started dieting 165).

So I've decided to stop with the excuses and just learn how to deal with the stress. Food is not my friend! I have actual people to be friends with! Lol. I don't need to turn to food when I'm stressed, I need people!

So anyways, I just thought I'd re-introduce myself because there seem to be a lot of new people since I last posted. Hello everyone!! You're all super inspiring! Seeing how well you all are doing really helps me stick to it. I've noticed when I stop coming here I usually stop dieting (I stop coming here because I feel guilty for cheating ).

Anyways I look forward to getting to know you all!

[shortandfluffy]

Originally Posted by rachiebach

I've noticed when I stop coming here I usually stop dieting (I stop coming here because I feel guilty for cheating ).

Same here! I am a fairly new member, but this was the exact support that I needed. The internet at work was down and guess what? I couldn't log on and ended up going somewhere bad for lunch! When I start to feel like giving up I come here and read the success stories. Everyone here is so encouraging.

Anyways.. welcome back!

[stellart]

welcome back. i'm in the same situation as you. i've been struggling with my weight for my entire life. i know exactly what it feels like to be on and off that bandwagon. i, as well, need to learn to deal w my stress instead of trying to eat it. so welcome back!!

[rachiebach]

Thanks ladies! I've been reading all the posts and it's nice to know I'm not alone. I have a lot of friends who are naturally skinny, as in they've never bought a pair of pants with two numbers on the tag. They just don't get it. They'll try to give me advice and they always say, "oh don't diet, that's just a waste. Just eat normally!" well normally to them and normally to me are two different things entirely.

So I love to come here and see the questions (which I can often relate to) and the advice everyone gives (because I can take something away from it). I'm excited to get to know everyone again!