[LadyJez]

Oh where to begin.

I live in Texas, I'm morbidly obese and before I even begin considering surgery I want to try to lose the weight. I know, sounds familiar?

A couple of years ago I had some success with South Beach. Then the depression got worse. I have finally gotten that under some control thanks to modern pharmacology, but one of the great side effects is weight gain. I have gained at least 100 lbs in the last 8 years. Of course it doesn't help that I was raised with food being a cure all. But I'm getting better with that.

I would say the uncontrolled depression was the worst part of it, but the meds don't help.

But, I'm ready. I'm tired of being so overweight. I'm tired of my knees, ankles, and knees hurting; clothes not fitting; and just being tired.

So, here goes. I'm going on South Beach. I like the recipes. I like the structure. I need that structure or I just go all over the place.

I'm hoping to find the support that I know I need here. It's good to be here.

[snoopy123]

Hi LadyJez, I hope you find lots of support here to keep you grounded. Your story is like a lot of ours and that is why this site is a great find. When I find myself stuck and staring at the fridge I jump on here and read all of the success stories or just anything to get my mind off of food. It is just that, food and we need to get past that and start living the lives we were supposed to. Good luck to you.

[MK2010]

Good luck...starting is the first step!