Starting over

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Registered: 06-11-2003
Starting over
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Mon, 12-26-2005 - 8:36pm
I weigh about 257 - my scale may not be accurate - and I need to lose weight. I know I am an emotional eater. I eat to avoid feelings of loneliness, sadness, anger, hurt - just about all feelings. I've used Atkins successfully before and am going to start on it on Jan. 2 when a friend wants to begin her diet. I am hoping dieting with someone will help me stick to it. My excess weight is affecting my health and I have too many risk factor for heart trouble to just let myself continue to gain. I'm looking for encouragement from others who also have a lot to lose.
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Registered: 12-19-2005
In reply to: susieteam
Mon, 12-26-2005 - 9:06pm

Hi Susie,
you have made a big step just by coming and posting to this board. We are all here to support you and help you however we can. Feel free to e-mail me at motivatedmom06@Yahoo.com

Chrissy

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Registered: 11-16-2005
In reply to: susieteam
Tue, 12-27-2005 - 11:42am

Susie,

Welcome to the board. I am new myself & after I introduced myself, I dissapeared for a couple of weeks. I used those weeks to stuff my face with every imaginable piece of candy, cake, brownie, etc. possible! The holidays are emotional for me & I am also an emotional eater, so I ate... and ate and ate and ate! Since Thanksgiving, I've gained 12 pounds!!! So, today I jumped on my treadmill, which I haven't used in weeks & I packed my lunch (helps me control what I eat) and here I am. 12 pounds heavier, but ready to lose it (and more). Keep coming back to the boards. It helps you stay motivated!

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Registered: 07-01-2003
In reply to: susieteam
Wed, 12-28-2005 - 5:16am

Welcome to the board. Atkins wouldn't really be my choice for a diet (I know I'll lose a lot, but eventually I will binge like crazy). But if it works for you, then go for it! It is great that you have a diet buddy. And don't forget, you have a bunch of us here on the look to give and receive support & advice.

Mary
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