[kellybean]

Hi all my name is Kelly and I currently weigh 182lbs, I've put 3 stone roughly 50lbs on over the space off a year due to personal probs which is kind of easy if you count a 1lb a week, went to the doctor as I thought it was medical but no its just overeating!! I'm your Mrs eat when I'm down and then get down because I have overeaten so I eat again!! so I am looking the support to get this 50lbs off for august as my sister is getting married and I want to start feeling good about myself as in start going out and wearing make-up again, I also refuse to buy myself clothes so would nice to start shopping again. Did I mention that because I was feeling so low I walked out of my job sooooooo need to get the confidence back to find myself a job but that's another story! Oh yes I am 37 mother of two boy 15 and girl 19 who are rather tired of me not doing much anymore!! I'm looking forward to support on this site and to hopeful make new friends let the count down begin Monday 18/01/2010 p.s I am going now for my last cheese sandwich, cup of tea and biscuit hope that's allowed lol bye for now

[Mellony]

i am here with you. We can lose this weight and keep it off. I too am an emotional eater and the weight can just come and not even notice it. What i did was took a picture and it says it all. I didn't know that others see me like what the picture reveals so im determed to get it off. We can do and this forum will help you too.

[leeway]

Hi Kelly!
There's many of us emotional eaters here who are very familiar with the vicious cycle - sounds like you have a lot to deal with - take it a step at a time, small changes can lead to big results - the support you need is here to achieve your goals - we'll be here to get you through.

Glad to have you join us! There are lots & lots of different groups and forums - I'm sure you'll find some that will keep you motivated and inspired. Try the 30 somethings and the weight loss support forums, they're active and very helpful - also the Success stories are a definite must for motivation.

There are bunches of people here with more to lose and some with less - the bottom line is that we all have to do it a day at a time. The good thing is that we'll have lots of company along the way.

I've only been here since last fall, having NEVER been part of an online forum. What has been so eye-opening is how much it has helped me. Whenever I feel overwhelmed or defeated, I just log on and read some of the success stories, complete with their before & after photos - or read about others still dealing day to day with their challenges - and before I know it, the time has flown by and so have all the thoughts of going off track or giving up. It has made all the difference in my success so far.

So welcome - you've found the right place - join in by inspiring us and being inspired!

All the best - good luck with your goals - here's to a more fabulous you for your sister's wedding,
Lee