[SpinyNorma]

Hi Guys,

Wow my very first post. I feel so brave. I was scared of writing this introduction post as that would mean I would really be making my little plan real and it's amazing how you can find ways to procrastinate!

I need to lose just over 20lbs to get back to my 'natural' weight. My weight gain has happened over the past few years due to my emotional eating because of depression, long-term lithium treatment and hypothyroidism (brought on my the lithium - damn you!). I really am scared that, if I don't learn a new way of viewing food and eating, that my weight will get to a very unhealthy point and I really don't need more issues!.

So this is me saying hi!! As my weight is closely related to my depression I find it hard to chat about it with friends. The main reason I seem to fail my own little diets is that I lack support or motivation so I remember reading about this forum and thinking it would be great to feel part of a team with the same goal. I hope I will learn a lot from your experiences as I have done already (yes... I confess I secretly lurked for a few days!)

So count me in for the ride!

[LotusMama]

Hi, SN! Welcome; I am glad you are joining us. I joined recently myself and was equally intimidated when I started posted. Now, I post all the time. You will love it here; there's tons of support and motivation.

Good luck with your weight loss journey!

Cheers,

J

[Onederchic]

Hi and welcome to 3FC!

Good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

[SunshineCA]

Welcome!

[newfette]

WELCOME!!

I have a hypoactive thyroid too and i know how hard it is to lose weight with that. but you can do this and you've come to the right place.

Good luck!

[SpinyNorma]

Thanks guys! I've thrown out all of my 'bad food' from my apartment so it all begins in earnest tomorrow!!