Hey MakingaChange -
We have a great Carb Counters forum - check it out!
As for motivation...well, this is kind of a pet issue of mine, but I don't think weight loss is really ABOUT motivation. Don't get me wrong - being motivated is great. But motivation comes and goes. Commitment...deciding what you're going to do and sticking with it...really is what carries you through, even if you're not feeling particularly motivated.
We have support groups by age range, by amount to lose, and again, by eating plan, so look around, find a spot or several, and settle in. Can't wait to get to know you better!