giving this a try......
 

Hi! I'm new too! I am from Iowa and I am 37 years old. I have 2 girls, ages 12 and 4. I work part time in a moderately active job (I am a speech pathologist working with kids!) I need to lose about 10-12 pounds. It doesn't seem like tons and tons of weight, but I'm only 5'2" and those pounds make a humongous difference in the way I look and the way my clothes fit. I am looking for SOMETHING to help me. I used to lose weight super easily (I actually have been diagnosed with anorexia in the past - the distant distant past :^: but can't seem to get that determination back.) I lost a few pounds a couple of weeks ago, but then, for no reason at all they seemed to come right back. That depressed me so much that I started eating all kinds of junk and have continued that now for about 2 weeks. I've got to stop this and looked you guys up to see if I could get some encouragement.

Hi genamv, and welcome.

You might want to check out the "Featherweights" forum, which focuses on people with smaller amounts to lose.

We're at very different places, but wanted to say hello and welcome. You'll find all kinds of encouragement and motivation here.

Thanks! I'm still navigating my way here!!!