[lovingmysailor]

Hi Everyone,
My name is Tricia and I am new here. I have been battling with my weight since after giving birth to my oldest daughter...she's 9 years old. My husband is in the Navy and was deployed for 6 months and part of that time I managed to lose about 20 lbs or so but I've been slowly gaining it back. I suffer from depression which makes it hard sometimes to stick with any type of weight loss regimen. My husband is gone helping the victims of Katrina and I am finding myself sink further and further into my depression and horrible eating habits. I would love to have a buddy or more to talk to.....I could really use some friends right about now. Well I better get to bed...bye for now.

[srmb60]

Welcome Tricia! You've come to the right place for all kinds of support. There are threads about weightloss and depression even.
Have a good read around. Post some so that we can get to know you better.
How did you lose those 20 lbs? That's good work.

[garybearsgirl]

I was in the Navy myself for 9 1/2 years. Got out in 93 as an E-5. They decided that since I was a woman they wanted me to be an aviatio hydraulics mechanic, never mind that I have ZERO mechanical aptitude nor interest. Today I'm a bookkeeping clerk who sells Avon on the side.
I have 20 pounds to lose, would you mind being buddies with me?
-Michele

[Alchina]

Welcome Tricia!!

This is a great site for help and motivation!! I also have depression and with the help of this site realized I am not the only one that has mental and eating habbits the are in need of a make-over!! Are you getting medical help for your depression? My battle has been lifelong in both areas!! Good luck in your journey!! I hope we can help!!

[lovingmysailor]

Thanks for all the warm welcomes. This defintely seems like a great place for support and friendships. I hope to get to know everyone really well.

Tricia