Starting again and hello's
 

Hi, I'm Katie. My weight loss journey has been an especially emotional one which makes sense because I would say that I am an emotional eater.

I gained 30 pounds over the course of 2 years via side effects from anti-depressants and then a bad breakup. Basically when the anti-depressants got me over 120, I gave up and let myself go. It was nice to not think about my weight for a change but then I got to college and people began making comments about my weight. As someone who was formerly anorexic this was devastating. I had been happy about my weight. I was happy and that was all that mattered and my boyfriend loved my body so all was good but as soon as my roommate told me she considered me big my self-confidence plummeted.

Now,two years later, I have gone from 142 to 128. Last year I was 124 at my lowest but gained back 10 lbs while studying abroad and so after losing a little I am at 128.

I want to be 118 (the weight I was before this all began) and I want to keep it off. I want to do it to gain some more self-confidence and to feel better basically. I am adamant that my weight does not define who I am but I do want to feel better about myself at the same time. The struggle now, is to make lasting lifestyle changes amidst school work, a part-time job, long-distance relationship, and constantly changing schedules (new class and work schedules every quarter and a new environment every year). I read that joining a community helps so here I am. Hopefully this and changing the way I deal with stress and life-upsets will help. Hello!

Hi Katie! :welcome: I'm glad you found us! Many here can relate to being emotional eaters and others know what it's like to struggle with eating disorders. I'm so sorry your roommate hurt you when you were at a point in your life and weight when you felt good about yourself. People can be terribly insensitive and thoughtless about what they say. You will find lots of support here, so browse around and jump right in! Good luck!

Katie,

You are so smart to come and connect with others so you don't just give up and regain all you lost. You will find of the most amazing people on this site- I'm sure you'll be encouraged in the time you are here, and in turn, encourage all of us by your successes!

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Thanks guys!