I'm new to this web site and looking for support, encouragement and help! I've been addicted to food all my life. I've tried it all. I'm so tired, but not ready to give up!

I JUST joined weighed myself and am concerned. I hope to god that I can stick to it this time cuz yesterday I tested my blood sugar and it was 243 (NG). My family has a strong history of diabetes and heart disease. I am 47 with an 8 yo DD she needs me for at least another 30 yrs. I know that becuz I lost my mom when I was 30 too young. ANyway I'm optomistically hopeful and intend to limit processed carbs and increase exercise. I think I will start by actually walking my dog once a day as opposed to taking her out to do her business. Anyway I welcome your support and encouragement and hope to be able to provide the same to you

Just joined. I ran for a train the other night and thought I was having a heart attack I am so unfit. I have just weighed myself and realised I have 98 llbs to lose. What an uphill struggle it feels already. I'm just so lazy. I'd rather lie on the couch and it's motivating myself to get up and do something active. But I have a little boy who's only 6 and I want to see him grow up. I've joined in the hope that I can keep myself going with support so anyone out there...a big hello.

I'm so happy to hear from others.

I'm at a point in life where I am SO TIRED of this addiction to food/eating. I am an emotional eater - bored, tired, frustrated, angry, . . . you name it. I gained a lot of weight during both of my pregnancies, and never completely lost it all. Lately, my husband has been working a lot, and I've been left alone, a lot. My eating has reached an all new high. I'm scared to step on the scale. Ignorance is not bliss, because I don't need to see a number; I can feel it. My self esteem is at an all time low.

What can I do?

All I can do . . . start again . . . try again

I actually like being alone. I have to make sure I have only good food in the house of course but ... nobody looks at ya funny if you eat tuna right out of the can. And I can dance in the kitchen if I want to.

Welcome Enuff! Make yourself at home.