Thanks for the welcome and wishes NEMom!!
Most of the people in my life that count are supportive and kind. They're the ones that count!!
I have had issues with weight loss (and gain) my whole life and for some reason, changes seem so much easier now. I'm doing this for me too, didn't really pay attention to the scale, and all of a sudden, 20 lbs was just gone before I knew it. A good indication that this time I will not yo-yo and will be successful!