Hi! New to site, needing support and friends through journey.
Hello! My name is Jodi. It's taken me a few times to try and get the right words out and post here. Maybe it has something to do with actually getting the truth about how I feel AND seeing it on the screen. Anyway.....
I know I'm not the only one that feels this way but at times I feel completely alone, which is why I continually turn to food. I've been struggling to get to my perfect weight and stay there.... been there, done that soooooooooooo many times that I can't even count. The last time I felt comfortable in my own skin was over 3 years ago. I even maintained that weight for 6 months.... until I started new classes for school, a new position at work, and had financial problems all at the same time. All my old habits came back and I've been gaining and losing the same 20 pounds ever since.... never really getting past a certain number.
I want to feel confident without feeling embarrassed. I want to enjoy food without stuffing my face and then regretting the junk I just ate..... which only makes me eat more. It's a common vicious cycle that I want to break which is what lead me here. The only support I do have is my husband but even then there are times when he doesn't understand why I just can't stop this compulsive binge eating.
At the end of this year, I'll be turning 40. I don't want the major health issues that come with my unhealthy choices and lack of exercise. I already have one issue (Barrett's Disease) but I don't know if that was due to my habits, previous stress, or just a coincidence that I got it at the same time. I don't want to go on high blood pressure pills (which runs in my family). So who's with me in this weightloss/exercise journey?
Thanks for listening (hope it wasn't too long or confusing)
Welcome to 3FC. This place is a great start to find the emotional support you might not be getting IRL. I don't get much support from family or friends but I check in here every day and so far it has kept me focused on my goals. I've never gotten this far before without giving up and it's all thanks to the people here on 3FC.
I hope to see you around the boards, and good luck with everything.
P.S. I'm an emotional eater, too. A lot of us are. I ate my way to 307 pounds!
Hi! New to site, needing support and friends through journey.
