angelphish---
I am on WW too...and I completely understand the emotional eating bit. I too an highly susceptible to those emotionally-charged junk food binges...work stress or family-related stress is what does it for me. Makes me want salty or carby things. But kudos to you for KNOWING your triggers! That's the first step...now you can find your own individual ways to combat those triggers when they happen.
I also understand that thing where people look at you and say "Why are YOU on WW? You don't need it!" I personally think I need it, but I have had several people insist that I "look fine." Well, looks or no looks, for me I am trying to be healthy...and I know according to BMI and other measurements of health/risk, I am not right now. I agree with modkitten, too...it's a good idea to find a manageable weight for YOU in your BMI range. My BMI range for a "healthy weight" for my height is 128-168...that's a 40lb range! There is NO WAY I could maintain anything less than 160. In fact, I am shooting for 168 as my final goal right now. Anyway, it sounds like you know what your body can manage, which is a huge step toward achieving your goals!
I used to say I would kill to fit in a size 10...but honestly, right now I could do some crazy crash diet and fit into a size 10, but be unhealthy and not fit at all. That's not what I want. Looking back on times when I've said or thought things like that, I realize that those things were ways for me to cover up or laugh off deeper insecurities about my weight. The number on the scale is just a guideline for me..it's a quantifiable means to track my progress. But I judge myself much more on how I feel, what I'm eating, and my physical fitness level.
Keep up the good work! You can do this, and 3FC is a great resource. Good luck! :-)