New here - Yankee in the South
 

Hello all:
My name is Joanne and I'm thrilled to find this site. It's a long sordid story, I've been overweight all my adult life. I seem to take comfort in eating
and have been trying to understand why I eat so much, mostly in secret.
It's pitiful and I need to figure out why. I have a happy life, am marrying the most wonderful man in a week and still I will not lose weight! This is my
first time at this site and I've already drawn inspiration from some of the
readers. Thanks!
Joanne;)

Hi and welcome!
Congratulations on that wedding :)
Tell us a little more about what you like to eat and do for exercise and we'll see if we can find some threads where you'll feel right at home.

Hi Joanne!
I too am a "Yankee in the South" and new to this board as well! I know why I over eat and am trying to fix it,besides being a new Mom, I'm stuck in a unhealthy relationship and eat out of boredom and frustration. My will power sucks, it always has. I figured if I came here, maybe I could draw some inspiration!

Thanks for your responses SusanB and She Only. I know increasing output
is part of the equation and of course, picking more healthy foods. I do find
myself "craving" carbs of any kind after a stressful day or event. One of the
problems is (I surely can't blame him) is that I live with someone who can eat whatever he wants and not gain weight. He just has a great metabolism and
of course, I have no will power to not join him in his snacking.
I have a stationery bike that's gathering dust and feel like everyone will stare
at me if I go to the local gym or YMCA. I know that's a result of low self-esteem and I really shouldn't feel that way, since I do have a happy life. I guess more than simply knowing what I should do is I'm trying to figure out what's wrong with my thinking and needs related to the need to binge periodically. I guess if I replace that behavior with something healthy, I could retrain my brain. Thanks for your support. I hope I can be supportive
in return to others.
Have a great Tuesday! Joanne