Just wanted to say hello!

heronruthie
heronruthie Posts: 18
edited September 21 in Introduce Yourself
Hello! My name is Ruth and I am 23 years old. I have been using this wonderful site and it's really given me guidance. I have ALWAYS struggled with my weight. Ever since I was aware of it, I was struggling. Emotional eating, blah blah, you've heard it all before. Anyway, I feel like this time, FINALLY it has clicked in my mind. MAYBE now I can get where I want to be. Lost 34lb already (this is over a long time, of ups and downs and plateaus....) but I am at my lowest weight and although I have a ways to go (in my mind I am sure it is a lot more than it is) I think I finally understand eating = health. Not just about being thin. So........! I've rambled a lot, but I know how much support is vital to these things. Hope you are all having a good day!

Ruth

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  • andreahanlon
    andreahanlon Posts: 263 Member
    Hi Ruth,

    I also have had many ups and downs over the years -- started emotionally eating very young -- and am also at my lowest weight in a long time... since I was about 13 actually. Way to go on your weight loss so far, and keep going! Obviously, you've learned something valuable to be able to get so far. Sounds like you've got the right mindset too. I've found the community at this site very motivating and hopefully you'll find the same. Good luck to you!
  • heronruthie
    heronruthie Posts: 18
    Thank you! I appreciate that! Yup, I've definitely found the mindset.....today I told my mum to give me "more cabbage please". Me asking for more of any vegetable would once have caused my mum to fall over. But yeah, I want to be and feel healthy :) Emotional eating is horrible but to me the key is knowing I can beat it but knowing that if I do not to beat myself up about it....keep going! :)
  • DanyelD
    DanyelD Posts: 9
    Hi Ruth!

    This site is such a great tool for your weight loss journey. Sounds like you are already doing a really good job though :) The people on here are so awesome and helpful. Good luck to you!

    Danyel
  • heronruthie
    heronruthie Posts: 18
    Thank you :) I am feeling really positive about it right now! Got to keep going! I am such a changed person when it comes to food etc. Yippeee!
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