Hey Guys

I found this site this morning and think its fab. I am desperately looking for friends to talk to about dieting ups and downs, good days and bad etc. All my friends are skinny (sob).

I am 37 and I live in Spain (was born in England) and have done so for 14 years. I have been really overweight since having my son 12 years ago and now it is affecting my health so I know now is the time to do something about it. I have tons of weight to loose, I dont know how much as I dont know how much I weigh as the scales we have at home dont go up as high. God that is so embarrasing but true. Anyways, if any of you guys out there would like to make friends with me I would be delighted.

Hope to hear from someone soon

Kate. xx

Hi! Welcome to the site! I'm pretty new to the site as well, but I know you will find a lot of support here! I'm pretty much addicted to coming on here!

I would love to be your friend on here! If you ever need to talk or anything. I don't think they have a buddy list or anything, but you can PM me or if you have any type of messengers we can chat on there. Hope to see you around the forum!

bxthin, i am from CT too...what part do u live in?

Hey bxthin, thanks for replying. I am on msn messenger.Look forward to hearing from you my new friend! Kate. x

I live in Torrington and work in Waterbury. Where in CT are you from?

Kate, I have MSN as well. My sn is bxthin. Is yours the same as your sn here?

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Nevermind! I looked on your profile and saw your instant messenger! Talk to you soon!

Hi Kate! There is a lot of support on this site. I'm pretty new too, and along with the forums I created a diet blog on this site as well. It's a great second way to communicate with others, and a great way to get your feelings out, or even plan a menu/your exercise for the day to make the progress easier. I wish you the best of luck, and you can always PM me if you are feeling low, or visit my blog, 'girl toward svelte', leave me a comment, and I'll get back at you. I hope you get all the support you need, and I hope you start making those changes that make you happier from day one. Good luck!

bxthin, I am from Ellington...its near Manchester and East Windsor...20 mins from Bradley

Hi & Kate1970! You'll find a buncha support here, there are nice forum areas to pop into & nice people to talk with ^^

I've had the same problem with scales before, so I know how that feels.

I hope you find what you're looking for & the best of luck to you!!

Thanks to you all for replying. I look forward to chatting to all of you. Only problem is the time difference!!!!!!

It´s good to know Im not the only one who has had problems with scales, thanks Faerie!

Kate xxx

Hi Kate!
I'm in your timezone and it's always nice to meet new people going through similar experiences!

I'm from the US originally, but I live in the Netherlands - I think as "foreigners" we also have different WL challenges than those native to where they live. Even if we are used to where we are (I've been here 13 years) it doesn't mean we are so integrated that we don't long for our home comforts (food) or that society is the same. I don't know what Spain is like, but here in Holland being overweight is STILL not "normal" and therefore we are banished to horrible (and few) clothing shops and people who don't understand how difficult it can be to actually lose weight.

Anyway, if you need a friend on "real" time, I'm here - I'm pinkypie101 on MSN

Thanks for replying velveteen. I have been in Spain for nearly 14 years and here it is just the same as where you are, its not "normal" to be overweight. There is only one clothes shop that I know of that does big sized clothes so it is very limited for me to say the least.

I miss my english food like mad, there are so many different healthy choices in the supermarkets in England and here there are only a few.

Look forward to speaking to you on MSN. I have added you to my list.

Kate. xx