Hello, My name is Carol. I am 28 and live in Michigan. I have an 8 year old boy and he is my entire life. I honestly don't know if I am in the right place.

I have just come out of a four year relationship and it was heart breaking. I have finally come to the decision that bettering myself may make me feel better. So I am starting with weight lose.

I have always been overweight. My parents owned a restaurant when I was younger and I always ate fried food. And my habits have not changed since I have grown up.

I have been very lazy these last couple months and need to get out of the gutter. I have started, what I call an exercise plan. It is more like a stretch routine than an aerobic workout. But I don't have the motivation I need.

I guess I am hear looking for some motivation and some friends. I am just at that point that I don't know what to do and I need some help. Which leads me back toI don't know if I am in the right place.

Please help me !!! If you can't help could you send me in the right direction.

I have read some of the postings and you guys seem great!!!!

Hello!! Congrats on your decision to lose weight! Good luck!

Hi Carebear! Thank God for children, they help keep us motivated - especially when we realize our children often grow up to be like us. You and your 8 year old are in my prayers. Don't give up! Keep looking for ways to stay motivated!

Carebear -- I'm sorry for your breakup but maybe it's the new start you need -- time to take care of yourself, which I've learned benefits my kids too -- so that takes away some of my guilt!! Anything we can do to help out -- we're here!!

Thanks gals, I appreciate the support.