I finally worked up the courage to  join. I've been watching this great community for a while here, and every time i read the posts, i feel comfortable and a little more normal. Ive forever had problems with my body image, and never seem to be satisfied with my weight.  i've been gaining a little bit of weight every year for a few years but now its taken a toll and i'm nowhere close to what i would love to look like. It seems like i woke up and cant understand how i let it go so far. Its soooo hard cause i get so excited on the days i barely have a bite and it feels great and then you see a pic of yourself and you do everything not to CRY. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH and im more determined now to show everyone (and to prove to myself) that I am in control, and that I can get this done.