Wow my very first post. I feel so brave. I was scared of writing this introduction post as that would mean I would really be making my little plan real and it's amazing how you can find ways to procrastinate!
I need to lose just over 20lbs to get back to my 'natural' weight. My weight gain has happened over the past few years due to my emotional eating because of depression, long-term lithium treatment and hypothyroidism (brought on my the lithium - damn you!). I really am scared that, if I don't learn a new way of viewing food and eating, that my weight will get to a very unhealthy point and I really don't need more issues!.
So this is me saying hi!! As my weight is closely related to my depression I find it hard to chat about it with friends. The main reason I seem to fail my own little diets is that I lack support or motivation so I remember reading about this forum and thinking it would be great to feel part of a team with the same goal. I hope I will learn a lot from your experiences as I have done already (yes... I confess I secretly lurked for a few days!)
So count me in for the ride!
