Newbie needs support!!
Hi all,
I'm a 25 year old gal. I've been overweight nearly all my life, starting around the time my mother and father divorced (late childhood). About 6 years ago I dropped almost 50 lbs and got down to a nice goal weight of 160-165 -- I'm 6'1 (yes, tall for a girl!) so this was a great weight for me. I loved the way I looked and felt and now find myself in a place that I told myself back then I would NEVER be... FAT again! I currently weigh around 215. I don't eat until I'm bursting, but I definitely eat more than I should. I also have a hard time staying away from foods I love -- Pasta and other carbohydrates, and lately a lot of sugary snacks and candy. I've cut out soda, and have been going to the gym regularly for the last couple of months, but I've seen little or no improvement. Not that I should... I'm not eating well, and honestly am probably just canceling out any and all good I may be doing during my workouts!
I recently got a new job where I will be sitting roughly 95% of the day. This is also in an area near an abundance of fast food joints, and I find it all too hard to bring a lunch instead of enjoying a terribly fatty/cheap yummy meal just a block away.
I've come here to meet others who share in my difficulties, to find support, and to hopefully gain some strength to make better choices when it comes to the food I choose.
That's about it!! Any advice is greatly appreciated!
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You've come to a great place for support! Just surf the forums and make yourself at home! 
