Hi, my name is Sara, and I am fat. Alright...glad that's over I've been struggling with my weight for the past three years. I started gaining weight after a traumatic event in my life occurred. I became an emotional eater. I ate because I was depressed, then I was depressed because I was fat, so I ate more. So it became a vicious cycle. I'm sure plenty of you on here can relate. About six weeks ago, I woke up from my depressed stupor and said, "Sara, enough." Since then, I have changed my life radically. I have started to exercise everyday. I don't buy any junk food, because having it in the house is just too much of a temptation. I allow myself one "foul" day every two weeks where I can eat out for one meal and have whatever I want. So far I have lost 21 pounds and I feels so much better. I have never felt this motivated or proud of myself. I wanted to join an online forum because these feels might not last forever and life is a roller coaster of up and downs, so it would be nice to have the support of others who are going through the same process.
Welcome, glad to have you join us. I suggest you look for a Support Group or Challenge to join; a small group of friends to help keep you motivated, find one that inspires you or fits your needs, and just post to join.
Wow! It sounds like you're doing an awesome job already! You're right, I'm sure a lot of people can relate to your story, or at least I can, haha. Good luck with everything!
Hi Nurse Sara & welcome! I too am a fat nurse. I blame all those appreciative family members who bring us copious amounts of chocolates & pastry as a way to say thank you. Actually I blame myself as I had the choice to indulge or not, eh? LOL
Penguin is right, look around the website & find the area(s) you feel a connection to. That is where you will find your support. Come back often to fill your cup with encouragement.
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I've been struggling with my weight for the past three years. I started gaining weight after a traumatic event in my life occurred. I became an emotional eater. I ate because I was depressed, then I was depressed because I was fat, so I ate more. So it became a vicious cycle. I'm sure plenty of you on here can relate. About six weeks ago, I woke up from my depressed stupor and said, "Sara, enough." Since then, I have changed my life radically. I have started to exercise everyday. I don't buy any junk food, because having it in the house is just too much of a temptation. I allow myself one "foul" day every two weeks where I can eat out for one meal and have whatever I want. So far I have lost 21 pounds and I feels so much better. I have never felt this motivated or proud of myself. I wanted to join an online forum because these feels might not last forever and life is a roller coaster of up and downs, so it would be nice to have the support of others who are going through the same process. 
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