Hello,

So I too have decided that I have been fat for way too long. I know that I have a lot of weight to lose; but I keep telling myself that I didn't get this way overnight so it will take time to change.

I am 43 years old, single with no human children, but a two-year Dalmatian child. I seem to always get into the cycle of being depressed over being fat, so I eat junk food and then get even more fat so I get more depressed, etc. etc. etc. This is going to be one of my major obstacles on this weight loss journey. I am very much an emotional eater...I eat when I am happy, angry, sad, bored whatever reason I can come up with.

I know that this has to be it for me. I feel and look awful and do realize that it is my own fault because I let myself get to this point. I also recognize that I have "safety blanket" issues where my weight is my tool to keep people from getting close to me emotionally, especially men.

Well I am sure that is more than you wanted to know about me, but I am very excited about starting this journey and from the lurking that I have done on this website there is plenty of support here which is what I will need.

Thanks for listening!

Welcome to the forum! You will find a ton of information and support on this site. I wish you all the best in your weight loss journey!

Hi Rella, while reading i thought we could be twins... separated at birth! then i realised i am 4 years older so definetly you are not my twin sister.
i've been in the forum for less than a month, but being here gives motivations and inspiration; yes, this forum helps a lot. Welcome!

Hi Magraba,

Thanks for the welcome. You may be four years older, but you live in Italy so that definitely makes up for the age difference

I keep telling myself that recognizing my weight issues is the first big step to getting healthy. However, I know that it is going to be a lot of hard work.