Hi everyone...

[Missoaktree]

just wanted to say hello and introduce myself... i'm here because i have finally come to the end of my tether with my weight issues.

I have suffered depression for as long as i can remember and have relied on comfort eating for so many years. Although i am not obese i am overweight and miserable about it.

i am hoping that i can do this and stick to it.... i don't have the first clue about healthy eating... i'm a terrible cook... and i have no motivation at all.... this is a challenge for me in so many ways.... here goes nothing......

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Missoaktree

We are all here to help you on your journey, so use this forum and this community to its full extent, for maximum effect

To make navigating the forum easier, we've put all the information you'll need in a newbie pack and here's the link

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Please take the time to read it carefully, so that you're able to enjoy everything that we have on offer.

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Wishing you all the best

[Missoaktree in reply to moreless]

Thankyou

[BridgeGirl Administrator SS Supercook 2 stone]

Hello Missoaktree and welcome aboard.

Many of us here have had personal struggles and unhealthy and unhelpful approaches to food is only a part of it, so if you hang around here and see what everyone is talking about, I'm sure you'll find you're not alone. If you follow the link moreless has sent you, you'll soon find your way around. Shout out if you're still lost

About your cooking skills, have a look at some of the recipes on this site as they all (I think) have clear instructions. Don't be put off if you make a pig's ear of something (unless you're cooking a pig's ear ) - it's something you'll develop. Showing my age, I relied on Delia decades ago when starting to cook. She did a series on eggs which people scoffed at, but not everyone knows their way around the kitchen and we've all started somewhere. Find a couple of recipes you'd like and have a go. Enjoy it!

[Missoaktree in reply to BridgeGirl]

Thankyou so much. I will have a look in the link x

[87down]

Wishing you a good first week on your new lifestyle. It's really helpful reading the posts on here and helps you to stay focused 👍

[Missoaktree in reply to 87down]

Thankyou x

[RosamondRose13]

Hi, I'm new here too, good luck on your healthy eating journey

[Missoaktree]

Thankyou.... good luck to you too, hopefully we'll both reach our goals x