I know what you mean, but I helped myself by bookmarking my personal page, which I got to by clicking on my username after commenting on a forum. From there I can access all the forums I've created and any forums I've posted on.
It might also help to subscribe to any threads if you want to follow along, it should be under the thread in small font on the left.
I like to go to New Posts so I knew what has recently been commented on, rather than browsing. Unless I want to post a thread.
Click Mark Forums Read so you can browse for the areas and groups you'd like to actually read about, or post in.
Blah, might not make a lot of sense but I hope I helped somehow Welcome to the site and feel free to introduce yourself!
Glad to have you join us. My advice is to look for a Support group, Chat, or Challange to join; small groups make it easier to get connected. Most sub-forums have groups covering almost every need, find one that inspires or motivates you and just post to join.