[Kapo]

Hi everyone,
I'm Kapo from New Zealand. I am a 25 year old wife and mother. I gained a lot of weight while I was pregnant 3 years ago, and it's escalated ever since. I have now officially topped my 9 months pregnant weight and am getting desperate. I have developed Binge Eating Disorder and am reading through a couple of books on how best to deal with it. I was going to OA for a while, but it was a small group and I found that it had become just a group of women lamenting how hopeless we were and it was not productive for me. I have kept a lot of the OA literature, because the concepts have been useful.

So basically, I've come here for support and encouragement, as well as a place to find people who understand and will kick my butt if they catch me feeling too sorry for myself. I enjoy reading your successes, it gives me hope and inspiration.

Kapo

(oh and yes, that is a two faced kitten - and yes it is real)

[Terre]

Welcome! I am sure the people here will be very supportive. There is tons of help here, just read as much as you can. There is almost anything you could even think of on this site.

[Lahlem]

Hi! I'm new here as well. Nice to meet you!

[LotusMama]

Hello and welcome! I am glad you are joining us. This site is great and can provide a lot of support, advice and motivation.

I wish you the best on your weight loss journey!

Cheers,

J

[Mollz]

Originally Posted by Kapo

Hi everyone,
I'm Kapo from New Zealand. I am a 25 year old wife and mother. I gained a lot of weight while I was pregnant 3 years ago, and it's escalated ever since. I have now officially topped my 9 months pregnant weight and am getting desperate. I have developed Binge Eating Disorder and am reading through a couple of books on how best to deal with it. I was going to OA for a while, but it was a small group and I found that it had become just a group of women lamenting how hopeless we were and it was not productive for me. I have kept a lot of the OA literature, because the concepts have been useful.

So basically, I've come here for support and encouragement, as well as a place to find people who understand and will kick my butt if they catch me feeling too sorry for myself. I enjoy reading your successes, it gives me hope and inspiration.

Hey! A fellow Kiwi! to the groups!

A therapist of mine many moon ago asked me to go to an OA meeting. I was 13 or so and the youngest person there by about 20 years; it didn't help that I didn't agree with some of the 12 steps.

You'll find plenty of encouragement, support and success stories here- more than enough to keep you motivated to lose what you need to lose and maintain it once you've taken it off.

[leeway]

Hi Kapo!
Sounds like you're ready to get going on a healthier and happier you - the support you need is here to get through the ups and downs - we'll all be here to cheer you on..

Glad to have you join us! There are lots & lots of different groups and forums - I'm sure you'll find some that will keep you motivated and inspired. Try the 20 somethings and the weight loss support forums, they're active and very helpful - also the Success stories are a definite must for motivation. Check out the Chicks in Control - you'll be a wonderful addition offering support to others also battling binge eating.

There are bunches of people here with more to lose and some with less - the bottom line is that we all have to do it a day at a time. The good thing is that we'll have lots of company along the way.

I've only been here since last fall, having NEVER been part of an online forum. What has been so eye-opening is how much it has helped me. Whenever I feel overwhelmed or defeated, I just log on and read some of the success stories, complete with their before & after photos - or read about others still dealing day to day with their challenges - and before I know it, the time has flown by and so have all the thoughts of going off track or giving up. It has made all the difference in my success so far.

So welcome - you've found the right place - join in by inspiring us and being inspired!

All the best - good luck with your goals ,
Lee

[Getting Right]

Welcome! You've come to the right place!

[Kapo]

Thanks everyone!!