Little About Me - I'm 24yrs, Cumbria. Foods always been big part of my life. I was a healthy weight as a teenager (at the time I thought I was overweight), I then got diagnosed with Epilepsy which is were my 'emotional eating' started over the years it got more extreme now I force myself to eat until I don't feel well & have put on over 5st. I have tried many different ways of losing weight from books to councellors, so fingers crossed this will work.
This is my first day for the 12 week weight loss -
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It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey
I really feel for you because I have had similar problems and I have uncontrolled Epilepsy myself that is also affecting my memory and weight so fully understand. Good luck with your journey.
Although I am twice your age, I too remember being a slim teenager and never enjoying it as I always thought I was fat and started dieting at the age of 16 as well. Well done for trying to sort yourself out now whilst your still young. I can't say much about the epilepsy as I don't know enough, but I can tell you, you will get a lot of support from this forum. You just have to take part and post and shout if you need help. There is always somebody around with some advice. Good Luck
Edit - I love your mantra, I'm going to put that on my fridge.
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