hi, my name is mel and i am mum to 2 kids aged 13 and 3, also i am married have been now for 13yrs to my wonderful husband. I am a diabetic struggling to lose weight, i am 31yrs old and would like to watch my kids grow up, if i carry on the way i am i may not do that. My problem is i overeat alot when bored, depressed, lonely. I also would like to feel good about myself as i have low self esteem which shows alot, yesterday was funny i got a new swimsiut and thought oh my god what a fat blob when i tried it on. Well i hope i have not scared anyone away so they do not talk to me on this website.

Heya mel..although I'm not married with kids I can relate quite alot, I have major self confidence issues and diabetes too. Welcome to the uk thread...good luck losing the weight, nice to meet ya

Morning. welcome. i'm not married or no kids thankfully, (shouldn't say that she is on this board i'll get caught out). good to see your making changes. my mother is a type 2 diabetic who's just moved to insulin and itsa pain in the arse so i have every sympathy for you, i know how i makes life very difficult

Hi Mel and welcome! I know the self esteem problems, I've stopped going into certin shops because I feel like the biggest there and ppl are staring. You've come to the right place and your not alone
Majella

hi,and thanx to spox, slimmingsi and jella for replying to me. I hope that today is the start of a new me through diet and gaining confidence to think and feel good about myself, it may take some time but i am going to do it now not just for me but for my wonderful husband and kids whom i love more than anything else in this world.