I am new to this board, and have felt really inspired by the posts I have read so far.
I am 29, 5'2" and 208 pounds. I honestly dont know how this happened. A few years ago, when I was 20, I was 160 pounds, but happy and healthy and now, I feel constantly emotionally and physically weighted down by my predicament.
I am newly single, divorcing from someone who has been with me for my entire adult life. I still love him, but I am resolved to grieve the end of our relationship without gorging myself on food. This is hard for me, because food has always been my friend. When I am happy, it has a celebratory meaning, and when I am sad, it is there to make me feel better.
Now, I am trying to hit the gym when I am frustrated, and trying to channel my emotions towards a more healthy lifestyle.
I have been pretty successful on my own. I was 225 pounds at the beginning of August, and I am slowly but surely moving towards a small goal, which is to exit the 200s.
For now this is my dream.
I went to a meeting of Food Addicts last Thursday. I am not sure that that is for me. I can abstain from certain foods easily enough, without limiting myself. But I admire their fellowship, because I think that together with other's support is the best way to get through this. My main problem is my lack of discipline.
Then, I found this site.
I am hoping to meet others like me. Maybe find a diet buddy to exchange daily emails or phone calls with. If you are interested, please PM me.
In any case, I am happy to be among you and sharing this journey with others.
Our stories are different, but very similar in some respects! I'm usually around 160-170, but recently gained around 40 lbs out of nowhere (at least it seems that way). Like you, my moods tend to dictate what and how much I eat. I have also lacked discipline - especially when it comes to nighttime snacking. At least we're aware of these things and can change them.
Good luck!
P.S. Just so you know, there is a support thread in the "20-somethings" area for people whose goal it is to get out of the 200s (this is my mini-goal as well!).
I'm pretty new to forum psts so havent yet figured out the PM stuff. Anyhow, I love your idea of diet buddying and wuld defo be up for daily emails etc. Please PM me or something if you wanna give it a go.
Hey miriko, I'd so be up for budding too! Maybe we can set targets together; I just want to get out if the 200 pound range. My mood really affect what I eat, so it would be nice to have to be strong with.
New, Hopeful and Looking for Diet Buddies!!!!
to 3FC!
Dhani 
