[finding my curves]

Hello all! Obviously I'm new here. I am here because I have a lot of weight to lose. I currently weigh around 285 which is the highest I've ever weighed. Unfortunately I tend to just keep gaining and gaining and can't seem to lose weight. I have a lot of issues surrounding food. I believe that I have binge eating disorder and often eat when I am upset, to try to numb emotional pain or sometimes for no reason at all.

However, I am hopeful. I am going to be starting therapy soon and I am hoping that eventually I can train myself to eat healthy. I have started going to the gym 3-4 times a week for the past month but have not lost any weight at all so I think that my issue is generally around food and not exercise (although I still need to exercise no matter what).

I joined this community because I needed a place where I could discuss losing weight and numbers in a positive supportive environment. I have been on other message boards that were for women in general and a lot of weight loss discussion was discouraged because it was seen as "triggering" for anyone who may have suffered from anorexia or bulimia.

Anyway, this is really long. I can't wait to get started here and start discussing things that we can all relate to!

[heathermichigan]

Welcome!! I'm new too.
It sounds like you are definitely on the right track. Yay!!

[effie12]

Welcome!

Good luck on your weight loss goals. You sound like you are doing great thus far, and you're definitely in the right place for support

[Satine]

Welcome ....if you would like to join a group we have one called Onederland Express in Support Groups....would love to have ya.

[BudgetBaby]

Welcome!