Have you had a chance to look around Diet Central? There are a variety of ways people are choosing to watch their food intake and down in the Exercise area you might find some ideas about how to increase your activity level. The Featherweights area might also interest you!
You've definitely come to a great place for inspiration and support, Chickie . . . have a good look around (it's a very big place) and just jump in and start posting whenever something catches your fancy. You will always receive a warm and welcoming wherever you wander around 3FC.