I am a morbiodly obese 25 year old. I really hate to admit that, even on an anonymous site. I have struggled with my weight most of my life and I am now seeing negative health effects. I am to the point where I have to do something before it is too late. I really would like to avoid surgery, and I think I can do this, but I have a major amount of weight to lose. Probably between 150-200 lbs.

The thing is I am generally a motivated and successful person in most endeavors...except when it comes to my weight issues. Overeating is my crutch and coping mechanism.It really blows because truly I am a decent person with goals and dreams but all people see it the FAT (and I honestly can't blame them!). I am about to graduate with my Bachelor's in Social Work and I love helping people but I need to help myself. I am very limited on time and cannot cook but I do not want to use excuses. I want to have the bright future that I know should have but my weight is what holds me back from everything. It actually creates a lot of social anxiety in me among other things.

I guess I am looking for advice, encouragement, personal inspiration...just to talk to people who are there or have been there and get ideas and tips and that extra push. I have never tried this before but I hear losing weight is best done with support so any comments, questions, stories, etc... are welcome!!! Good luck to everyone out there and thanks for reading!

Welcome to the forum! I visit often and just read posts. It can be very encouraging. So, stay with us. And good luck!