Another newbie here
Hi guys. I chimed in for that "controversial question," but I'm definitely interested in a lot more than controversy. I used to lurk on OH once in a while, but I've never considered WLS. I'm a 22 year old girl, and recently hit my highest weight of around 255. I say around, because once I saw the mechanical scale settle above 250 and below 260, I flipped! About two years ago I got down to 180 from 230, had a wonderful trainer, I became depressed, she moved away when she had a baby...you can guess what happened next! My main struggle is with binge eating.
Anyway, for two months now I have managed to stop binging, with a few minor incidents here and there. I think I've lost around 15 pounds, but I only weight myself at a friend's house -- don't like having a scale around -- so it's been 3 weeks since my last weigh in. The scale definitely messed with my mind before. I won't allow that to happen again.
Anyway, just wanted to say hi and that I'll try to be around more and offer whatever support I can. Congrats to everyone who is on this journey...whatever stage you're at. Seriously, it takes a lot of courage to just contemplate a weight problem. XO
Sonora – welcome! Congratulations on getting control of your binge eating, that’s quite an accomplishment. You’re also to be commended for attempting to tackle your weight problem while you’re still young. It is so much harder to lose weight once you get older, not to mention the co-morbidities that go along with being overweight as you get older. I’m also impressed that at your young age you have already figured out how demoralizing constant scale weighing can be when you’re trying to lose weight. Only occasionally weighing at a friend’s house is an excellent idea. Glad to see you here, hope you drop by often.
and welcome. I'm a newbie also. 
One step at a time, you can do this! 
Thanks guys. I feel like my attitude is a lot different this time around. If I DO have a binge, I get back on track much more easily, and I'm really seeking out support. So I'm happy to be here. Wish me luck tomorrow 
It's my birthday and I'm going to want at least two Guinnesses, but I HATE the idea of liquid calories. Maybe 1 Guinness.
Anyway, I weighed for the first time in 2 weeks today -- forgot that I weight myself once at a hotel a while ago -- and I lost 3 or 4 pounds in that time. I'd like to say 4, but who knows with the difference in the scales. I gave myself a goal to walk 3 miles a day 5-6 days a week starting the day after tomorrow. I walked 2.5 today and it wasn't too bad, so here's to sticking to that.
It's my birthday and I'm going to want at least two Guinnesses, but I HATE the idea of liquid calories. Maybe 1 Guinness.
Anyway, I weighed for the first time in 2 weeks today -- forgot that I weight myself once at a hotel a while ago -- and I lost 3 or 4 pounds in that time. I'd like to say 4, but who knows with the difference in the scales. I gave myself a goal to walk 3 miles a day 5-6 days a week starting the day after tomorrow. I walked 2.5 today and it wasn't too bad, so here's to sticking to that. Most Active
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