Another Newbie

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Another Newbie
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Sun, 01-11-2004 - 12:23pm
Hi all,

I'm also new to this board. I believe I'm an emotional eater. I'm the single mother of one son. He's 18 now - still lives at home but works and is a college student, so I don't get to see much of him. So, I get pretty lonely and have found that when I overeat/binge eat is when I'm feeling bored or lonely (i.e., the weekends). I need to lose over 100 lbs. I tend to stay at home a lot because I don't like myself and I don't feel comfortable doing things that I would do if I was a normal size/weight. So, I don't socialize. Anyway, that's where I am in my life. I want out of this prison. I want to have a life. I want to stop turning to food for comfort. I realize it's not going to happen overnight and that I have to take it one day at a time. I also realize that there isn't a quick fix. And that I have to change the way I look at food - it's not my friend or my enemy.

I've been alternating between a low carb diet and Weigh Down. I'm low carbing again but plan to make the Weigh Down WOE my permanent solution.

Okay, so that's me. I'm sorry if I sound depressed. I'm okay - just tired of living like this. We only get one life. I don't want to waste anymore of mine w/ my former best friend (rocky road ice cream by the half gallon, etc.). I want to live!

-Sue

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Sun, 01-11-2004 - 12:38pm

Welcome!

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Sun, 01-11-2004 - 12:41pm
Thank you for the warm welcome! :) That's all I can say as I'm in tears! Happy tears.
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sun, 01-11-2004 - 1:18pm

Well you deserve those happy tears =)

  Shawna-- Proud Cl for 100 Pounds or More to Go 

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Sun, 01-11-2004 - 1:21pm
Welcome, Sue! I hope you find as much support here as I do! I started Atkins one week ago. Welcome to the board!

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Sun, 01-11-2004 - 4:06pm
Welcome! I know you will find a lot of support and encouragement here on these boards. I get inspired every time I visit them. Whenever you start to feel lonely, just log on and we'll be here!

Linda

~~Linda

 

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Registered: 11-04-2003
Sun, 01-11-2004 - 6:48pm

Welcome to the boards Sue!

 
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Sun, 01-11-2004 - 7:02pm
welcome =)
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Registered: 06-16-2003
Mon, 01-12-2004 - 9:34am
Hi Sue!

We all know hat you're going thru, and believe me, you are lucky. You only have 100 pounds to go. I have 117 to go...and I've already lost 12...so you are better off than me.

Sara

~Sayruhb02