Hi there! =(

[losing125pounds]

New here and I've got 125 pounds to lose. I used to be 140 which was about 2 years ago. i gained 105 pounds. however. in that time i was yo-yo dieting over and over. losing 60 pounds, gaining it back, losing 40 pounds, gaining it back, losing 20 pounds, gaining it back... for the last 2 years. I do well and then find myself binge eating. I reached my all time high 245 pounds (i'm 5'9") which is my starting weight as of Feb 1. and i have no clue how i got here... i don't know why i let myself get this big. it's very frustrating. I'm 23 years old and i haven't had any kids yet and i'm this big. i'm getting married in a little over a year and i can't be a buldging bride! i want to do this for me, so I can finally stop hiding. i don't want to go out with friends i haven't seen in years because i'm afraid they'll be disgusted at my 105 pound weight gain. i want to finally stop "forgetting" my swimsuit. when i had to wear one in front of my fiance's family i cried. i want to finally step into whatever clothing store i want and be able to look amazing in everything. i avoid clothing stores! i want to finally be happy. i'm miserable at this weight... i'm absolutely miserable! and last and definitely not least. i want to be healthy. i have heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, etc. in my family on both sides, so i have to lose this weight... but i can't do it alone =(

SW: 245
CW: 235
ugw:120

[blueberrylady]

You've come to the right place for support and encouragement. Read the book, post often, ask questions and get rid of the frankenfoods in your house. You can do this! Keep us posted.

[Desertthorn]

Welcome, bride-to-be, You have come to the right place.

[theitalianbella]

Welcome, I must say this is the place to be. We have all felt like you feel, and we are all in this together. Remember anytime you want to give in to a craving come here it will help.