Hi everyone,

I have come here off and on, more off than on, over the last several years. I keep thinking I'm ready to lose weight and then I go right back to the self destructive behavior.

I am ready to do this now and terrified I will quit again. I am concerned about what it's going to take for me to live a healthy lifestyle. I have numerous health issues and that should be enough. I have children that are getting ready to start families and I can't wait for grandchildren and that should be enough. I have family that love me and worry about my health and that should be enough. What in the world is it going to take for me? I know I am depressed now but I know that's because I am so unhappy with my health, weight and lack of doing anything about it. I mean, good god, it's just food! Why do I make it so difficult?

I am here now and just want to focus on a day by day basis and figure out how to stop this crazy merry-go-round I have put myself on.

Welcome Joszac. I was almost the exact same stat as you in May 2016 and we have similar goals! I think we are close in age too -- maybe I have an alter ego posting in my sleep??? Believe me, if I can do it - YOU CAN DO IT. Please stay and don't quit. I can't say what "clicked" in me to change, but as the saying almost goes - I am so glad now I started 4 months ago. Good luck in your search to find a WOE that works for you.

Hi! I'm starting now too. I need to lose 50 lbs and don't have a clue. My biggest problem is sweets. I just seem to graze my way through the day eating constantly. But no more! I'm ready to make some changes.