Hello everybody,

I am new (obviously) and I just wanted to introduce myself. Lately, I was discussing in my class what are some of the difficult challenge in life. My students said theirs and then they asked me. I blurted out, without thinking, I hate meeting new people. Then, I realized I said too much, I pretended it did not happen and I moved on.

Now, I am thinking. Do I really hate meeting new people or I hate what people who don't know me might think about me because of my weight? Needless to say, the answer was the latter. I hate meeting new people because I am afraid they won't see past my weight and they will just judge me for a person who has no control of herself.

So, here I am, hoping I won't be judged for being afraid to be judged and hoping I can start seeing myself past my weight. I have always been convinced that I am my worst enemy. Now, I want to be my friend and hopefully, somebody will want to be my friend as well.

Liz.

Oh i can so relate to your situation. Everyone thinks that i hate meeting new people, but the truth is i m afraid of their judgemental attitude (even if normal, i still think they cant see past my weight)..anywayz..

Welcome and good luck on your journey!

Welcome Liz, Glad to have you join us. My advice is to look for a Support group, Chat, or Challange to join; small groups make it easier to get connected. Most sub-forums have groups covering almost every need, find one that inspires or motivates you and just post to join.