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1960213bj

Hey, my name is Betty, I’m 52, 5’1, and I was at 200lbs. I weighed at my doctor’s office last week and the scales said 193lbs, so I’m very pleased. I’m doing my best to eat better. To be completely honest, until I was thirty-something I’ve always weighed 87lbs. I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression, so I got doctors who, thought I needed multiple medications. When I noticed I was gaining weight, they would say that I needed to eat better and exercise! I’ve NEVER had to do any of that, so it’s been a struggle for me because I still “feel” skinny, even after almost 20 years now, I can go look at clothes and I gravitate to the smaller sizes and then it hits me, that right now I cannot wear normal looking clothes! I guess that’s enough about me for now. I would love to get to know anyone on here to talk to, just for friendships or support, thanks in advance!!

trixsterjl31

Hello Betty. Welcome to MFP. There are a lot of good resources here. If you have never logged your food before you will probably find it cathartic. Good luck.

nossmf

Welcome, Betty!

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