[cherio]

I really want to lose my weight this time and keep it off! I have become so obsessed with my weight it is disgusting! I had my first baby in November and I have never been as big as I am. I at at 215 pounds and I just don't feel like myself. I am embarrassed to see old friends and embarrassed to do things that I love because of my weight! I also just lost my dad in Jan. and my grandmother in Feb. So My weight has continued to rise. I find it hard to stick to anything because I am an emotional eater and can't seem to kick that! So I hope that this board will help me to make good choices and keep the promises I have made to myself!
I can't wait to get to know everyone!

[PurdueGirl5]

I too an am emotional eater. I have been struggling with infertility over the past 2 1/2 years. I lost alot of weight 3 years ago and then put is all back on d/t emotional eating over not being able to conceive. I am also disgusted with myself, feel like everyone is always judging me for my weight. I started over again today and am feeling very motivated. I have had a perfect day on WW. I have 2 points left to use and exercised. You and I seem to have alot in common - our everyday lives and stressors lead us to eat for comfort. It is an addiction! Anticipation for the next food, eating that food and feeling euphoric, having guilt and disgust and disappointment after eating. It is an addiction! Best of luck and look forward to chatting with you!

[cherio]

We do have alot in common, I actually dealt with unexplained infertility for almost 2 years before becoming pregnant with IUI. Fertility drugs and the steroids I have had to use for my sinus problems definately didn't help my weight issue!
I have been doing pretty good so far. I did have a brownie today that one of my coworkers brought in, but I am counting it towards my daily points and moving on.

how much weight are you looking to lose?

[NJ Mom]

Welcome aboard. This is do-able. You CAN do what other ladies have done. Just keep in mind that you do deserve to be healthy - that's what I keep telling myself. I also remind myself that every meal has the potential to make me healthier or heavier. I am choosing healthier.

Keep the faith!

[NurseChef]

Sorry to hear about your losses and I encourage you to post often. I am also getting over my own shocks and I regained 50 lbs. I had lost last year. June 12th was the day I saw a really scary weight of 285 lbs.!!! Think of it and let's say my jaw dropped. That day I restarted my Journey and so far, so good. Tuesday is going to tell me how much I lost in 3 weeks. I can't believe how fast these weeks are going. I want to tell you that emotional eating will get your weight climbing higher and higher. You have to take charge of it and really allow yourself to be able to put the junk food away and not eat to your heart's content. Food is not there for comfort... people are.