And so I've come here (think I registered awhile ago but then never came back). I can't believe how out of control I've gotten. I'm mostly an emotional eater, bleh. And to top that off I have anxiety and depression, so it's like emotion-haywire all the friggin time.

Community, accountability, support...these are what I am looking for. I think this is the right place. So I'll be attempting to post and "fit in" and whatnot...maybe even make some friends along the way? Here goes anyway. *crosses fingers*

Bit about me: 24 yrs old, college student (math major), live with parents, no job, no social life. My guinea pigs and fishie are the loves of my life, and my little garden takes second place.

Think I'll try weighing myself tomorrow and making one of those little tracker thingies for the sig. Where do y'all get those anyway?

Oh! And hello.

Oh my! I was surprised to see I had a post count of 2...seems I made an intro thread here about two years ago...well well. I'll have to start posting more frequently!

Hello! I just registered. I, too, need a motivator (or a motivating force!). I have exercise tapes, books, logs, etc. I just can't make myself get off the couch and go outside to walk or ride the bike or put in the tape when there is no one here to share or encourage me. How pathetic, huh? I should take a clue from Nike and .....Just Do It! I am hoping this page pushes me to keep pluggin' along. I was not meant to carry this much weight.

Hi Ianthe

I got my ticker from www.tickerfactory.com

and

In the usercp you'll find a ticker, you have to cut and paste it at the bottom of your threads each time.

At 24 you should be at your prime, not saying you have no life. That's really sad. I think if you lose some weight you'll feel better about yourself in all areas of your life.

If you can hang out at this site, read back posts to learn, and keep up with some of these girls - you'll find a lot of support. It takes knowledge to stay fit in this world, it's easy to get overweight and out of shape. So be determined, set your goals, hang out here and where many here do as well at fitday.com tracking your calories and workouts...

Since I've been on this site I've lost 12 pounds in 2 months. It's amazing how much people share and know about nutrition and exercise. I'm finding that checking in here daily or every few days is quite helpful and motivitating so that I don't sit around moping.

Life is too short to mope, or have no life. Get moving!

Oooo thanks!

Well I didn't exactly say I had no life, just no social life. But yes, losing some weight would definitely help me in all other areas... self-esteem is at quite a low point currently.

Hi, Ianthe Welcome back! go to user CP and you can get a tracker there, you dont have to paste it everytime you just save it in your signature ( edit signature) and it will apear everytime you post.
I personaly find this site very helpful and I hope you will too!

I know some women like Weight Watchers because they have real life meetings, would be a way to get a mini social life while trying to meet your weight loss goals. Do you like gyms? I sadly moved but the ymca was a bit of a social life for me. And you'll meet people just out being active, walk, hike, ride a bike, just get out and do something every day you can. I remember my early 20s as the best years of my life, I was at my prime, in shape, into fashion... here I am whining about turning 40 soon and time flew by. Life does go quickly so get on board here and enjoy it. If your weight keeps your self esteem low - then do something about it. Don't sit around being sad like this. You're going to be so amazed at how much energy you have once you lose weight - even myself, losing 12 or so pounds, I've noticed a huge, huge difference... in attitude too. Overweight I tend to mope, now I'm bouncing around again and I still have 15-20 lbs to go! Just imagine the energy 20 lbs from now!

Welcome! This is a great place with so much information! Good luck with your weight loss journey!

Kara

Welcome!!!!!!!!! I`m new here too. A math major!! You go girl!! Nothing wrong with the loves of your life being your pets as a college student. You`ll stay out of trouble that way. If you are having trouble with depression and anxiety, talk to a good DR. Have you found Fitday yet? Tracking everything I eat is helping me.I`ll look forward to reading more of your posts.....Kym

kym...I have been seeing a psych for quite some time, and am on medications for both the depression and anxiety (actually in the past 6 mos that I've been on prozac have gained 20 lbs...grr). I can't do things like fitday or calorie counting of any kind because it makes me rather obsessive, no good.

Yeah! This is something I really try to get through my thick skull, it has trouble sticking though. My self-worth is all tied into body image, I don't know how to get them unstuck!

Thanks for the welcomes all This is such a huge place I think I need to find my "niche"... hmm...