Former self sabotage expert winding back to health!

getnfitn2011
getnfitn2011 Posts: 77
edited September 25 in Introduce Yourself
Hello all. My name is Misty and as the sublect heading says I am a former self sabotage pro looking for a healthier way to live!!! Story short I am, and have always been, an emotional eater, I have about 60 pounds to lose, but I really applying myself to unlearning bad habits and implementing healthy and balanced ones! I am not looking for a size or a number but a feeling of balanced health. If you can relate I would love to hear from you! The stats prove that support makes the difference, and thats what I am looking to give and hopefuly recieve!!! Thank you,
Misty

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  • soze
    soze Posts: 604 Member
    You've come to the right place. I can't see self sabotage in you btw.

    Best of luck!
  • CandiesAndSweets
    CandiesAndSweets Posts: 167 Member
    Welcome, Misty! I am also a master at self-sabotage. I eat emotionally, or because I'm bored, or because I just don't want to deal with what's in front of me. I have been a memeber of MFP only a few days. But the support system here is fantastic and people are very open and caring. So far using MFP has helped me stay focused on the goal of losing weight. Although it's awesome to see the number on the scale get lower, I just want to feel good in my own skin, and not run to food for any other reason than because I'm hungry. So that's what I'm working at right now. Again, welcome and happy transformation! :flowerforyou:
  • Debsxxx
    Debsxxx Posts: 28 Member
    Only recently found this site, and have just set up my profile today!

    Can really relate to emotional eating, I find I use food as a 'reward' or a 'comfort'...hopefully with some support and motivation on this site, I'll be able to lose some more weight, as although I've lost over a stone, I've reached a plateau and need a kick start!

    Would love to have some like-minded friends on here.

    Good luck all, ready for my day 1 tomorrow x
  • ForTheFam
    ForTheFam Posts: 88 Member
    Is there any other type of eating than emotional? I love food but this site has helped me greatly to make better informed choices. Add up some friends along the way ...you'll find them very supportive in your 'weaker' times. I would be glad to lend a hand if you want to add me.
  • getnfitn2011
    getnfitn2011 Posts: 77
    Thank you so much guys! I went to change a diaper ( my baby's, not mine!!)...came back and saw all this lol!!! I am really going to love this site I already know it!!! I think my biggest problem if I stop and think about it is, I know how to hide both physically (I know ALL the tricks to keeping things zipped and tucked using layers and various forms of stretchy material lol) and emotionally, I think my husband loves me for me...so whats one cupcake ( that turns into three or four!)!!! I am done hiding (ok I might keep the stretchy material for a while) I am going to be honest with myself and anyone else that will listen!! I think honesty is going to be the biggest catalyst for my transformation! Thank you again for responding!!! =)
  • soze
    soze Posts: 604 Member
    Lord yes! Some eat out of boredom. Some because it's there. Some because they think if they eat everything they are showing respect to the cook. I think the list can be expanded.
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