Help! Where do I fit in??

Sorry, you previously got no responses from us it must have been a hectic day. I have found everyone on this site to be VERY supportive and informative and hope that you will see everyone the same way! I don't particularly belong to any "group" on here but I think others do so I wouldn't be the one to recommend anything concerning that. I can offer myself though! :flowerforyou:

I am an emotional eater, a bored eater, an over-eater - pretty much any kind of eater one could be THATS ME! I to eat and there is nothing I can do to curb it. All I have found to do is to take everything in moderation. I couldn't possibly stop eating (especially sweets!) altogether so this site has helped me realize healthier choices as well as the down side of bad choices. Seing how bad certain foods are for me is my least favorite part of this site! :grumble: But we have to take the good with the bad, right? I'm here for you, and I'm sure many others are too. Just reach out when you need a friend or someone to hold your hand!

Katie

Hi, I just started today and would love to start a group. I've been browsing and it just seems like most groups have started already and feel a little odd jumping in.

I am 37 a mom of 3 and tend to be an emotional eater myself. Especially when board.

I too want to lose 40lbs. Mainly for vanity reasons, plus the fact that a 20yr reunion is around the corner too.

Don't sweat it... watch the recent posts and look for something that interests you. Or worst case you can do what I did and start your own then watch it get shut down by Mike (site owner if you don't know who Mike is), then remake it and attempt to force everyone to behave... long story. :laugh:

Hi Cathy! I'm a stress eater too, and there's a whole support group over on this thread. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/68908-food-addicts-anonymous Welcome to MFP!

Well I am only 30, I am single, no kids, but am overweight, just like most of the people on here. I do not belong to any particular group, but when I feel like going out somewhere not so good for the diet or anything like that, I will sometimes read through different messages on the board, to try and learn something that might help me, or I will send a message to a buddy. Stick it out, there are others like you, just give it time. You can do it

I am also new to this site and in fact this is my first posting. I can completely relate to you because I, too, am an emotional/bored eater and a mother.

It sounds as if you will be dealing with a lot of stress in the upcoming months so I wanted to share with you what helped me. I started taking martial arts classes and it is the best way to get out additional stress, by hitting and punching the bags, and it gave me a new goal, black belt. These classes train your body in a completely different way than say running and weight lifting without it feeling like you are working out. They also can build your confidence and self-esteem by creating the ability to physically defend yourself if you have to. If you can't afford it right now you could start by borrowing some tapes/DVDs from the library to see what it is all about and then see if it is something you would like to pursue (I started with Billy Blanks' Tae Bo). Also a lot of the dojos offer the first few weeks at a discounted or free rate to try it out.

Good luck.