I am still learning how to use the site. I haven't figured how to put my picture up yet. I am super morbidly obese (370 lbs and 5'5".) I have recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, diabetes, Vit B and D deficiencies and high triglycerides. I also have mental health issues including binge eating disorder and bipolar which effects my self care/ diet compliance. I am having mobility issues (can barely walk now). I need help and I admit it. I reached "rock bottom" when I could hardly walk to the bathroom anymore and when my psychiatrist lit a fire under me to finally do something. But I didn't know how or where to begin. I need help finding exercises I can physically do! I use myfitnesspal now to track my food but find after restricting calories through the day, I get weak and have an all out binge at night. I'm desperate to make it stop tho. Out of desparation I have decided to get some help from a counselor and nutritionist. I am looking for advice, friends, and online support. Would especially appreciate finding online support groups that meet via zoom or skype or discord (or similar). I am 51 and live in Illinois. I am a caregiver and have a large loving family that is the center of my world, but I still get lonely for friends. Nice to meet you all.

welcome

JiggleyPuffs I"ve been on this site since like 2018 and I still can't figure out how to get a profile pic to show on posts. But anyway, Overeaters Anonymous is a helpful tool, I've lost seven pounds in two weeks and I know I've been able to stay on the wagon partly because of attending one in person, and one virtual zoom OA meeting. I would google to find the official website and you can see a list of meeting invites with Zoom IDs and passwords. I had never used Zoom but I found you can use it in the browser without actually installing it. I also have hypothyroidism (last TSH reading was over 10). I'm not very spiritual and I know a lot of the OA steps are "higher power" stuff but the only requirement for membership is that you are a compulsive overeater and want to stop. Of course if you do have faith in a loving God I'm sure that can only be of help to you!

Welcome!