VirginiaBelle, why don't you join us for the December Weight Loss Challenge:
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/chic...challenge.html. It's a wonderfully supportive group who posts there, we welcome newbies with open arms, and it's a fantastic way to stay motivated and accountable. It might help get you on track. There are also lots of other challenge threads under "Chicks Up for Challenge" in Support Groups. Any of them would be a great way to get started.