I am 34 and have been overweight since I was a child. I am tired of being embarrassed of how I look but more importantly I'm at an age were I am now worried about my health. Anyway I hope that this forum will be a tool to help me succeed. I am afraid but hopeful.

Welcome! I understand how you feel. I have been there. I have both good days and bad but I check in here every single day. This forum helps me stay on track.

Welcome, shea! This is a great place to get support.

Thank you for the kind welcomes. Seeing both of your s/c/g is inspiring.

Hi Shea! Don't be afraid because you can do this! You'll find lots of support here, so browse around and jump right in! Good luck!

Hi there I am new too and have struggled with my weight since child hood too . We can do this!!!!!!

I love the nickname shea! :-) It reminds me of caring for the skin with a lovely, soft balm.

Please don't be embarrassed. You'll be effectively telling your body that you don't like it. Instead we can accept the current reality for what it is with a neutral stance. We can love and nurture our bodies, and before you know it...enough time has passed and everything will look totally different! Then you'll look back and wonder why were you telling yourself things like that before, and you'll have so much compassion and understanding for others who have been in the same situation.

So perk up, beautiful Shea!