Normal?

msandra · #1 (**permalink**) May 21st, 2007, 11:22 AM

Hello

I am new to this board. I am 33 years of age and female.

I was just wondering if my feelings were 'normal' (or if anyone else feels the same way) for those who want to lose weight. Here I will explain them.

I have always struggled with my weight, however my siblings have never had any problems. After a relationship break up, I decided to tackle my weight issue. I counted calories, worked my little heart out and drank water. 12 months later I had lost 40 kgs. At last I was at a normal size!

Until recently, I maintained my weight. However, due to recent stresses I started to binge eat instead of dealing with my emotions. I keep saying to myself, 'tomorrow I will start'. I have stacked on 10 kgs and feel so disappointed in myself.

In addition, I feel embrassed when I see people because of my weight gain. I have avoided situations (such as social gatherings). Does anyone else feel like this?

Many thanks!!!

Bex · #2 (**permalink**) May 21st, 2007, 03:51 PM

Yeah I'm exactly like that.

I lost loads of weight and was like a size 12 and I loved it. And then I got stressed. Binge ate. And ever since, I've tried to avoid social situation because whenever I see people I used to know from school/church I always think that they will be thinking "Cwah! Look how much weight she's put on"

Maggpie · #3 (**permalink**) May 29th, 2007, 11:51 PM

{{{{{{ Waving hand over here}}}}}} I feel the exact same way! I don't feel like being socialable at all because of the weight I have gained. None of my clothes fit me and I refuse to buy new clothes in my current size, because I refuse to stay this size. I'm glad I'm not alone on this!

Mona · #4 (**permalink**) May 30th, 2007, 02:21 AM

Yep, I know what you all mean, I'm 32 and female and want to lose 20lbs minimum! I don't avoid social situations as my boyfriend or friends wouldn't let me. But I go out and end up feeling really self-concious and fat!
My siblings are all tiny, my sisters are both a size 8 (which is a US 4) and one of them is older than me with 3 kids! Unlike you I have never so far lost any weight but I'm determined to start.
I binge eat too, it amazes me sometimes how much I can eat in one go...its always when I'm on my own though as wouldn't let anyone else know I eat that much!
All my friends are really slim too so I am the only one who needs to lose weight which is depressing!
I've joined the fall off for fall summer challenge which starts June 1st so hopefully that'll keep me motivated to lose.
How can we stop the binging though? Its so hard