i'd definitely ditch the shakes. well, i know they work for some people but i've never had any success with me - i just feel like i'm depriving myself, which makes me want to eat more. and i also think that this shouldn't be so much about 'good' or 'bad' foods but should be about making positive lifestyle changes that you can stick to for good.

i agree on the emotional eating - i'm def one of those as well & it's tough to break the cycle.

would you consider committing to some exercise? cos what about if you focussed on making sure you exercise (even if it's just a walk around the block to start with) initially & then think more about food later? or even making sure you eat one decent meal a day. rather than thinking about what you need to deny yourself/stop eating, think about something healthy you will eat - so maybe have a decent breakfast or have those roast vegies for dinner.