I'm a newbie...I did low carb for a little while a few years ago and lost around 30lbs....now, I'm on low carb to stay I'm so glad I found this site! I browsed this site for a week before posting this, and I really wanted to join because of how people support each other here.

I'll tell ya a little about myself...
I was a little chubby as a child....around 10 I really started gaining weight. My parents put me on Weight Watchers then...didn't help. Kept gaining until I hit high school and had had it with teasing, so I dropped weight....I was anorexic for awhile, then later bulimic up until a few years ago (I'm 25)...so I gained all the weight back plus some.

Both of my parents have weight issues; my family and I usually eat when we are upset...such a hard habit to break! I'm trying to start new habits...the emotional eating issue is the worst...but the good thing about lowcarb is that after awhile eating gets like a chore sometimes (atleast that was what happened last time.)

I'm from Mississippi but recently moved to Washington. I love it here...so beautiful! The move has been a bit stressful, so my plan is that losing the weight will give me more energy and get me out of this funk...plus the increase in confidence wouldn't hurt

Nice to meet everyone
Melaney

Welcome Melaney!!...i too am new to this site...there are so many forums to stay focused and motivated ....it's AWESOME...

Born in Maryland....grew up in Texas!

We can do this!

--anne768

Hi Anne!
Thanks for the warm welcome And welcome to you too. I know, this site is a great find....so many forums, it's gonna take me awhile to get through them all!...hehehe
Melaney

Hi Melaney, Welcome to the forum. I think we all have had some of your issues, especially the stress eating, I know I can relate. Now you are on the right track and please be sure to visit the recipe section. It is jammed packed with LC treats, even some sweet ones. Good Luck on your LC journey!