Hi, all,
My name is Carolyn, and I decided it was time to join a group of individuals going through the same motions.
I have struggled with eating and weight problems since around 12ish. I started with Anorexic tendencies and almost a semi-phobia of eating in front of people (like at school, in public, etc), and eventually binging was added, so I would starve for days, then I might binge for a day, and then back and forth.
Over time, I have gotten rid of the majority of that, and it doesn't really occur to me anymore. But I do gain easily, even at calorie counts that I technically should not. I was told by a doctor that it could have to do with all that I put my body through back then. Though, when not dieting, I do have tendencies of just eating when I get hungry, so maybe just once or twice a day, which probably doesn't help.
I have been on medications in the past that I gained weight with, which altogether added up. From 2008-2009 I lost over 100 lbs. Since then (most of the weight gain occurs in the winter) I have gained back 40 lbs.
So I am on a diet again, and plan to start walking 3 times a week starting next month (too cold and snowy now in Iowa to do it until then). Though I dread it, as it is excruciatingly painful, as I have moderate to severe Fibromyalgia pain and stiffness.
I hope to make some friends, and keep my motivation up. I think support is something I've lacked.
See you all around!
Hi there. New here.
