Well, this is the first time I have participated in a weight loss forum. I think I need the encouragement and honesty that only others who have walked a mile in your shoes can provide.

I am 28. I work full time for a Human Services agency. I have also been married for 6 years and we have a wonderful soon to be three year old son.

I am somewhat lost at this point in my life. I have been a chunky monkey for as long as I can remember. I slimmed down during high school, but it didn't take long for the weight to pile back on.

My issue is that my food issues are so emotional for me. I am so uncomfortable in my thin body. I have huge issues with people admiring my body. Last year I had a bout with depression and lost about 50 pounds. A friend of my husbands asked me if I was going to continue to lose weight and look sexy. This sent me into a complete tail spin. I am back to my previous weight.

It has been a few months and I now realize I need to work through these emotional issues in order to empower myself to be who I want to be. I want to be healthy and live a long and fulfilling life. I want to be a role model for my son. I'll be damned, I want to feel sexy to.

So, if you have made it this far, this is where I am at. I look forward to getting to know everyone.

Hey kattykelley,

You'll find that folks on 3FC are very supportive.

Yeah, those emotional issues are often a struggle. But you're not alone! Browse through the many many different forums and you'll see.

Good luck!
Jay

I so know how you feel kelly. I am also an emotional eater and I eat out of boredom too!! Glad to hear you are going back to basics with the food pyramid too keep me updated on how you're doing, WE CAN DO THIS!!!! I did really good today, staying away from all those simple carbs. Woo Hoo!!

Hello and Welcome!! Good Luck with your weight loss!! You can do it!!

welcome welcome welcome!!!
im totally with you on the emotional eating ...sad, happy, bored, stressed lol i always wanna eat but its great that you realized that you wanna get healthy. And getting sexy is the best part
keep us posted!