My name is Rachel, I've been struggling with weight since I was about 16 years old because of a traumatic childhood, and basically just ignoring my health. I am an emotional eater at times and would love to not only drop the weight, but maintain a good, healthy weight for the rest of my life. I'm a military wife, aged 27, married for one year, with no kiddies. It's nice meeting you all.
Last edited by rachellosesitall85; 09-12-2012 at 10:11 PM.
Hi, I'm new also. I have been struggling with my weight for the last 3 years. I always yo-yo an when im doing good it all seems to go bad.
I work full time in an office (so not a very active job) I am a member of a gym but not very committed although i do like to walk the dog alot.
I'm looking to make new friends and hopefully find new ideas to help with dieting.
P.s i have tried every diet going with no luck. Some of the most recent are WW, Slim fast, Slim sticks, Maple syrup. at the minute i am just doing the simple calorie counting and its working.
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. @Chloe, I think if you look at it as a diet and not a lifestyle change, it won't work. Diets are only temporary. I'd use WW's way of "portion control" try and eat clean, or follow the 80/20 rule. 80% healthy foods, and 20% non (if you want) and work out 4-5 times a week alternating with cardio and weight lifting. Change up your exercise routine every 4 weeks until you reach your goal and that should work.
Hey There!
Hopefully posting on here will give me a distraction 
