Hi,

I am new to this board, and have felt really inspired by the posts I have read so far.

I am 29, 5'2" and 208 pounds. I honestly dont know how this happened. A few years ago, when I was 20, I was 160 pounds, but happy and healthy and now, I feel constantly emotionally and physically weighted down by my predicament.

I am newly single, divorcing from someone who has been with me for my entire adult life. I still love him, but I am resolved to grieve the end of our relationship without gorging myself on food. This is hard for me, because food has always been my friend. When I am happy, it has a celebratory meaning, and when I am sad, it is there to make me feel better.

Now, I am trying to hit the gym when I am frustrated, and trying to channel my emotions towards a more healthy lifestyle.

I have been pretty successful on my own. I was 225 pounds at the beginning of August, and I am slowly but surely moving towards a small goal, which is to exit the 200s.

For now this is my dream.

I went to a meeting of Food Addicts last Thursday. I am not sure that that is for me. I can abstain from certain foods easily enough, without limiting myself. But I admire their fellowship, because I think that together with other's support is the best way to get through this. My main problem is my lack of discipline.

Then, I found this site.

I am hoping to meet others like me. Maybe find a diet buddy to exchange daily emails or phone calls with. If you are interested, please PM me.

In any case, I am happy to be among you and sharing this journey with others.

From now, I want to change my life.

Hi and welcome to 3FC.

Good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

Thanks! I am glad to be here!!

to 3FC!
Glad you found us
Hugs and support on your weight loss journey

Hi, Miriko - glad to see you here!

Our stories are different, but very similar in some respects! I'm usually around 160-170, but recently gained around 40 lbs out of nowhere (at least it seems that way). Like you, my moods tend to dictate what and how much I eat. I have also lacked discipline - especially when it comes to nighttime snacking. At least we're aware of these things and can change them.

Good luck!

P.S. Just so you know, there is a support thread in the "20-somethings" area for people whose goal it is to get out of the 200s (this is my mini-goal as well!).

Hey Miriko,

I'm pretty new to forum psts so havent yet figured out the PM stuff. Anyhow, I love your idea of diet buddying and wuld defo be up for daily emails etc. Please PM me or something if you wanna give it a go.

aly

Hi Northern Belle, thanks for the advice, I just joined the thread Aly, I will PM you as soon as I figure out how!!!

Sorry, I just read that I cant send a pm until I have 20 days... guess I will have to wait then!

Welcome to 3FC, we are glad you are here!

Hey Miriko, Welcome to 3fc! I'm sure you'll figure out how to navigate this site very quickly. Good luck with your journey.

Thanks

Hey miriko, I'd so be up for budding too! Maybe we can set targets together; I just want to get out if the 200 pound range. My mood really affect what I eat, so it would be nice to have to be strong with.

Welcome to the forum and good luck.

Welcome and good luck!

Dhani