It's time to get it together (as much as I can )
 

Heyyyy! I find it so weird that I'm shy on the internet as well when it comes to meeting new people.

Anyway, I am new and have been having a hard year. I've gained about 60 pounds in 7 months due to depression and BED. I've always struggled with my weight but it has gotten really, extremely, disgustingly serious over the past few months. To make matters worse, I'm supposed to be getting married in a year. I honestly have no idea if I'm going to be 50 pounds heavier or 50 pounds lighter a year from now. It could go either way and it frightens me that I don't know for sure which way it'll go. My mind runs my life and I have realized that the chaos of the mind reflects in so many ways. For me, it's my weight. This is a do or die situation.

I am so excited to start talking with you all and learning how to not only physically be OK but also working towards mental exercises that have to do with chronic weight issues. I would love to hear from you all and I'm really really excited to get started on this journey!

Thanks for reading :cheer2:

Hi Gabrm! I'm sorry to hear you've had such a rough year. :hug: I've only been here a few days, but already feel like this forum is a new support family. I hope you'll feel that way too. Soon!! ♥ The mind is a powerful thing and it's hard to overcome those bad thoughts that plague us. Make a decision now to eat better with each meal from now up to the wedding. Even if you don't lose a full 50 lbs by then you won't have failed because you made a positive change in your life. ♥

Hi! Yes, I am feeling more optimistic after only one post here. I think a support system, no matter what the form, is so important for us. We all need that net. Thank you for your advice, let's hope our journey goes well. I'm very optimistic that it will :hug:

:wel3fc: I'm glad you posted and that you're here! I find this place to be a great source of support, information and inspiration and I think you will too. :hug:

Yayyy, glad to be here. I'm looking at your ticker and I'm hoping I can do that one day, I wanna get there ! :cp: Good job :)

Hi Gab-- Welcome and you can do it!:carrot: The info here is top notch and people are nice here. I hope you find it as helpful as I have so far!

Hi Gabrm, glad you found the place :) Lots of info here to help you find what works best for you.

Welcome :)

Hey everyone....new here! Like this forum so far.