[MiaM]

I was a bit reluctant to sign up but after looking around I felt compelled to. I have had a weight problem since I was little girl. I was able to get my weight under control and maintain it in high school and first part of college until I met my husband. He would eat out a lot and have larger portions and I fell right back into weight issues ~ by eating take out and larger portions than I should have. Also I have very high stress + anxiety with a lot of misfortune in my life that took place to get to where I am now. I have been in denial for a while about my weight trying to wish it away or who knows what but I've gotten to the point where I'm worried that I will have a heart attack like my father and die young and he wasn't even over weight. So I'm really freaking out and I hope I can get over this hurdle and make some friends in the process. I used to be really social and outgoing and now I fear to leave the house cause I hate the way I look. I feel depressed and constantly unhappy and lethargic. I'd like to make a lifestyle change and continue to keep this up and have the motivation and I think this forum will be a great place for me.

[mandalinn82]

Hi MiaM, and

You can DEFINITELY get this under control. A lot of us have anxiety issues (myself included) that manifest in fears about our weight and health. It is such a liberating feeling to take care of yourself...it is hard at first, because you're not used to it, but it can make a world of difference in how you feel.

You may want to check out the Depression and Anxiety areas in the "Dieting with Obstacles" forum - there are lots of discussions about the particular challenges that anxiety poses to weight loss there.

Can't wait to get to know you better...keep posting!

[GONNABE165]

Hi Mia Welcome and good luck!