Hello all:
My name is Joanne and I'm thrilled to find this site. It's a long sordid story, I've been overweight all my adult life. I seem to take comfort in eating
and have been trying to understand why I eat so much, mostly in secret.
It's pitiful and I need to figure out why. I have a happy life, am marrying the most wonderful man in a week and still I will not lose weight! This is my
first time at this site and I've already drawn inspiration from some of the
readers. Thanks!
Joanne

Hi and welcome!
Congratulations on that wedding
Tell us a little more about what you like to eat and do for exercise and we'll see if we can find some threads where you'll feel right at home.

Hi Joanne!
I too am a "Yankee in the South" and new to this board as well! I know why I over eat and am trying to fix it,besides being a new Mom, I'm stuck in a unhealthy relationship and eat out of boredom and frustration. My will power sucks, it always has. I figured if I came here, maybe I could draw some inspiration!

Thanks for your responses SusanB and She Only. I know increasing output
is part of the equation and of course, picking more healthy foods. I do find
myself "craving" carbs of any kind after a stressful day or event. One of the
problems is (I surely can't blame him) is that I live with someone who can eat whatever he wants and not gain weight. He just has a great metabolism and
of course, I have no will power to not join him in his snacking.
I have a stationery bike that's gathering dust and feel like everyone will stare
at me if I go to the local gym or YMCA. I know that's a result of low self-esteem and I really shouldn't feel that way, since I do have a happy life. I guess more than simply knowing what I should do is I'm trying to figure out what's wrong with my thinking and needs related to the need to binge periodically. I guess if I replace that behavior with something healthy, I could retrain my brain. Thanks for your support. I hope I can be supportive
in return to others.
Have a great Tuesday! Joanne