[tlm5285]

Hi, I am hoping to find some feed back and some buddies. This is a little about me if you think you can relate to my story and want to chat please respond.

I am 38 and have been over 170lbs for the last 20 years. in May 2002 I joined WW and lost 49.7lbs in about 12/16 weeks. I have lost and gained the same 10-20lbs ever since. I am the highest at 194 (Jan 06) today 188, since that time. In my WW books for the last 18 months I was between 170 and 186 for months and months. I will lose 10 then gain 12 lose 15 then gain 13 etc. etc. etc. I NEED HELP!!!!! I binge on SUGAR and eat when I get mad at myself even though I know that I shouldn't.

I joined a gym went for 3 weeks paying ever since stupid.... I want to go back I keep making excuses not to go. writing this is making me shake my head..I think how stupid are you. Just do it. I need to change my thinking and just do it.

One problem is that people think I very pretty and I know that I am not ugly but I am overweight and only see that. I have worked in interior design and love fashion. Even at my highest weight people always told me how good I looked. I am a size 11-13 my biggest was size 20. I want to get fit and to look and feel good no matter what size or weight I am.

Today I did great staying on points (WW) and I want to start to journal my food again I think this will help me WHew.... thank you to all who took the time to read and I am hoping to get some replies for buddies and I look forward to losing and talking Tammy

[SarahinBalance]

Hey welcome to the forum! You can PM me whenever you want! I am on about 5 times a day (atleast) and am always looking for people to chat with about weight loss... like I keep saying the more I chat about it the more I talk to others who have similar goals the more likely it will be that I will be succesful this time... I started South Beach and the forum on Tuesday and love it so far... am doing great with my exercise and feel like I'm on a roll!

I think what you are saying is pretty much how it is for all of us out here... using food as a crutch for dealing with emotions and feelings... I guess the keys are to eat when you're hungry and then process the emotions when you are not hungry but drawn to eat? I know it's easier said than done because I do the same thing...

I know I've been wanting to lose weight since I was about 10 years old, have been on all sorts of diets and haven't stuck with anything... really praying that it will actually work this time...

Good luck and I'm here for ya!

[Daffadil71]

HI my name is Erin. I just started Weight watchers and i know how ou feel. Its not easy. This point thing really messes with your head. But i think its a good thing. Dont be so hard on yourself. I should talk though. Im my own worst enemy. Anyway... PM me sometime... We can do this. Hang in there.

[leeny]

Hey..I am new to this site and found your story just the same as my story. I know it is not easy to lose weight but gee it is very easy to find it again. I seem to have been on a diet all may life but hoping that one day I will eventually finish. I cannot believe how many of us are out there. I live in Australia and would love to chat to someone OS just to see if we äre all the same"in this weight loss journey. I sure you will succeed especially with everyone supporting you. Please reply...I need support too...leeny