OK, so here's my story... Once upon a time (until 10 years ago) I was the chick we all now hate. I was young, beautiful and skinny. Until then, I was always one of those people who could east like a pig, never excercise and still never gain any weight. Then... I started taking medication that made me gain weight - medication I'll be on for the rest of my life. And the pounds started packing on... Then several months ago - after going to the Dr. to figure out how the heck I had managed to put on 20 lbs. over a 2 week period - I found out I have hypothyriodism.

So... with the deck stacked against me, I have nearly doubled my weight in the past 10 years. Oink!

I have to lose this weight - I've gotten to the point that I'm as worried about living to see my next birthday as I am humiliated by what I look like (it doesn't help that all the women in my office are wickedly thin). Someone at work startled me really badly recently, and I was literally afraid I was going to have a heart attack and die. My chest siezed up so much I had a hard time breathing.

So I need to face the obstacles and get over them (literally and figuratively). I've been meaning to join Weight Watchers since Christmas - but I just keep not doing it (I'm shy and going by myself is nerve wracking). I have a full year at Bally's paid for - but I haven't gone because every time I pull into the parking lot, the people coming and going look so fit and healthy. It feels like I'm entering a beauty pageant and everyone in the audience looks like George Clooney.

I need a buddy (or a few) who will help me get going... and then keep going! I promise to reciprocate!

Hey there..welcome to the forums. You have deffinately come to the right place for support and encouragement. Good luck to you!!!

I'm new as well and about to join Weight Watchers for a second time, and hopefully last! Weight Watcher buddies? Lol.