complicated woman looking for support - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

verytomato · 09-10-2006, 03:27 PM

Years ago, I gained about 80 lbs. taking Zyprexa, but eventually took most the weight off. I'm slowly puting it back on again. My problem is food. I eat too much, and I eat a lot of junk (ice cream and candy especially). I binge a lot.

So I'm looking for someone who may have some of the same goals as me. One, I want to stop eating junk food/fast food. Also, I want to get my binging under control. As a bonus, I'd like to stop smoking and drinking. I want to eat like a normal person (a normal thin person, ha) and learn to control my urges. In the process, I'd love to lose 30 lbs at least.

I'm 27 years old and attend college. I don't have any kids (I do have a dog). I receive disability for a mental illness, and if anyone else is struggling w/ depression, anxiety, or psychosis, we should talk! I'm really smart, liberal, and non-judgemental.

Keep me in mind, I'd like some help.

Optical Goddess · 09-10-2006, 05:56 PM

Hi. I'm 28, married and have a guinea pig. I am no longer in school but I work full time ( and then some). I am bipolar, and still searching for the right medication...I eat mainly for taste and because it's there. Mainly I eat crap like cookies, fried stuff like fast food, chocolate...even flavored rice cakes can be dangerously tempting. I'm weighing in at about 160 these days, and would like to lose about 20- 25 lbs. I notice I eat a lot due to boredom, emotion, and also when I can't deal with a problem I'll eat until I am able to. Funny that I'd see your post now. My husband is gone for the week and I have to get new brakes/brake pads in a new town. I don't know where to go, how much this is supposed to cost, if I'm getting ripped off or not;....and then it goes into the spiral of too many thoughts,not enough answers and too many food choices.

Teachergrrl · 09-10-2006, 11:14 PM

Hi, I am such an emotional eater. I am struggling to cut out sugar. By exercising, I find that my anxiety is lessened considerably--same goes for depression. Still, I hate it. It is also difficult to stay away from the junk food...

Just thought I'd let ya know that yeah, I struggle with depression and anxiety, and definitely have the goal of healthier eating. Oh, and I'm pretty liberal too. ;-)