BandedLynnie
My struggles with weight are not dissimilar from many others on here, I suppose. I've been overweight since preschool, learned the art of emotional eating at a young age (probably because food was used as a reward or bandaid in my home), faced a difficult childhood (made considerably more difficult by the teasing from my peers), and found myself in a bad marriage in my early 20s. That's the end of my sad story, though.
Following separation and divorce several years ago, I started creating the life I always dreamed of. I decided to quit my job, sell my car, pack up a U-Haul, and go to college. While it was awkward being in school with "kids" who were a decade younger than I, graduating is still my most prized accomplishment because of the challenges I had to overcome to make it happen. After graduation, I found a good, stable job and bought a home. I've dated, made friends, picked up hobbies, and become an aunt.
In a nutshell, I feel that I've faced adversity and come out on top time and time again -- in every area except losing the weight, that is. I started dieting in middle school and every attempt resulted in short-lived success and a rapid regain of all the lbs lost +10 for good measure. I've reached a point where I'm afraid to even attempt to diet for fear of the health implications of gaining again.
I'm ready to succeed and am excited to get the Lab Band -- I see it as arming myself for battle. I can't wait to see who I'll become when my outward appearance finally reflects the happy, funny, confident, and friendly woman I am on the inside!
