[Podge]

Hiya,

I'm Debs, I'm 27 and from the UK. I've been overweight since being a little girl and now I am seriously overweight, it's stopping me living my life in nearly every way. I've tried numerous diets and clubs but have never been truly successful. My weight has always been an issue but out of fear I tried to mask it and pretend it wasn't.

Earlier this year, one of my friends put in an application to the BBC to be on a quiz show called Eggheads with four of her mates... me being one of them. We got throught the audition stage and were accepted for the show. It was filmed in March and broadcast last night. I was gutted... I looked like I'd been to Woolworths and bought a man-size rubber ring to wear under my clothes! HIDEOUS! But it showed me just how desperate my situation is and how much I must do something about my weight for my health and my happiness.

That click has happened in my head now and I have to turn over a new leaf. My plan is to try to eat smaller portions at the right times during the day rather than binging on the wrong foods at night. I also want to try and replace the bad sugars and fats with good ones... i.e. nuts & seeds and fruit and of course exercise, exercise, exercise!!!

One of the things I particularly struggle with is comfort eating and I wanted some place I could go when I feel that pull, so that I can get support and take my mind off the need for food. I have almost an emotional addition to it... well I'm sure I'm not alone and I hope I'll make some buddies who will help me battle my fatty demons!

Debs

[RCsMommy]

Hey Debs. I know what you mean baout feeling addicted to food. I also feel that way. I can usually do pretty good during the day and then at night I go down hill. And if I make one little mistake, I can't stop. I am glad that you have made the decision to lose weight. Now we just have to remember that it takes work, hard work. You can do it. You can talk to me whenever you'd like. Talk to you soon! Oh, by the way, my name is Jaime and i am 24 years old and about 40-50 pounds overweight. I am really just concentrating now on taking off about 20-30. I have a thick body in general so I would be happy with only 30. I have started exercising regularly within the past month and it makes me feel great. I have gotten so much better. The eating, is my hard part. Anyway, talk to you later.

Jaime

[Podge]

Hey Jaime,
Great to meet you. It's the night-times that are worst for me too. I have many binge-eating habits to break. It's almost like smoking in that if I keep my mind and fingers busy it kinda detracts from the emotional upheaval I feel when I get these comfort-eating cravings. That's why I feel joining 3fatchicks is a good move. It gives me somewhere I can be open and honest about my feelings and share the highs and lows with you lovely people.
Talk to you soon,
Debs

[RCsMommy]

I love that this is a place we can come to openly talk about the difficulties that we face day to day. It is something that is easier to type about rather than talk to someone about too. I feel like it's kind of embarrassing and it's nice to know that I am not the only person that feels this way. I am just so sick of my life revolving around food. I guess now until I get used to eating healthy, I will still be constantly thinking about food, what to eat, what not to eat, how much of it to eat. It is like smoking, it is very addictive. Thanks for being here!

[Podge]

You're so right.. I don't find it easy to talk about how I feel with those around me because my shame gets in the way. My life does revolve around food in a very negative way and I am determined to reverse that dependancy and break my addiction. This place is great for maintaining willpower. Writing your determination down daily for others to read is a real boost! Stops me defeating myself almost before I've begun like has happened so many times.
Thanks buddy...
Debs