A New Day to Begin Again

dasEnglish93

Hi,

I am Deborah and hope to connect with some folks who can be understanding, encouraging, and truly supportive in this getting healthy effort!

Although I have been obese for 18 years now~~ I know exactly why...I use food for soothing, comfort, and quelling emotions of sadness, boredom, stress, and even the feelings of anger, which I seldom experience. This all leads to a sense of hopelessness that stops me from putting that foot out the door to get that exercise so vital to weight loss and healthy living! The metaphor of "stuffing" my feelings is so right on in my situation. Now I am 51 years old and am hoping to make this the BEST time of my life!

In the past, I have kept to myself in trying to lose weight and been alone in my efforts. But I realize this is because I didn't have encouraging and supportive understanding people in my home life. I totally believe in accepting responsibility for my weight loss efforts, but also realize we don't live in a vacuum!

The whole AA thing is not my thing, but I would love to connect with a woman who is on her way in this effort to be healthy, mind body and spirit...as an inspiration to do the very same.

Deborah