[Size3Wannabe]

Hello everybody...my name is Beth, I'm 25, overweight and depressed. I lost a lot of weight a couple years ago, but gained about 100 back Anyway, I saw the article in Oprah's magazine and wanted to give it a try. I think one of my problems is I don't get enough support from the people around me. Its empowering to meet other people with similar problems. I'm looking forward to chatting with you all

[Learning2LuvMe]

Boy do I understand what you are going through. I need the support also. I don't have anybody in my life to connect with. I am stuck in my weight loss and need it to control some medical issues. So I put a lot of pressure on myself. I am trying to learn to relax about it all and not let how i feel be dictated by what I ate and how much I weigh. I would love to stop obsessing about food - but that hasn't happened yet. Someday!!

[Leenie]

Ladies

I'm so glad your both here. 3FC is a WONDERFUL place to make friends and get the support you need. I've been coming here since 1999 but then decided to join the boards a few years later.... I don't think a day goes by that I don't post here

again Welcome !!!!

Leenie

[Katz3]

I am also new to this, & I don't have anyone that I can relate to either. I have OCD,& my food issues are huge. Anyway, this sounds like a good place to start. I am surrounded by people who either don't care, or can eat whatever they want to. The people who don't care are always bringing me down.

[Leenie]

Originally Posted by Katz3

The people who don't care are always bringing me down.

Hi Kat,

I'm really glad your reaching out for support. The ladies here sure do understand and let me just tell you not everyone with OCD or Depression posts here, they are scattered among the boards so there are more people here who share your struggles than you think.

IMHO, and if you can (some times you can't b/c its family) but the best thing to do for yourself is distance yourself from people who drag you down. I"m glad you realize this... some times we just don't see it, especially when its people who are supposed to love us no matter what....our own families.

Good Luck !!!! glad you found us

[chewy]

I am new too. I am hoping to lose some lbs before I have to shed my winter clothes at work. We are provided with uniforms and I cannot even button my pants anymore!I hide that with a jacket for now... I was a size 36 (loose fitting) when I first got fitted in 2000.
Now I am getting size 38 with elastic!
I am so glad to be here and will admit I am lazy and hate excersice and love love love to eat eat eat!!!

I have two large dogs and will walk them sometimes, but lately my left knee and hip is acting up. Most likely from the extra weight.

So, here I am and I need to eat more fish lean chicken and veggies and excersise more!!!

Eta I was depressed/overeating due to some financial stuff I went through. Now I need to stop eating, there is no more stress/depression!!!

[irishharper]

Hi all,

OK, I am officially feeling like an idiot, so please be kind in your reply. I'm new to this forum (and the whole website). Very glad to see that there are other new folks joining now also, so I'm welcoming you and me at the same time! My depression definitely has made it very, very hard for me to follow through on the many plans I make for exercise and weight loss, so I was happy to see this sub-forum. I'm hoping getting support here will make a difference.

There's the idiot part: obviously I know how to reply to a post, but (embarrassed to admit this) I can't figure out how to write a brand new post myself. Will you help, please?

Thanks!

[irishharper]

Ohhhhhh . . . . . never mind. Now I see how it works. Well, maybe I've asked my stupidest question up front.

[Leenie]

Hey Irishharper

No question is stupid.... okay. I'm glad you found us. There is a weekly chat where the "locals" post on almost a daily basis. Its a good way to get support and make friends