Hi there! I'm new here, and am happy to have found this forum. It looks like a great place. I have struggled with my weight for most of my life. Over the last few years I've taken up a few outdoor activities (hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing), and have gotten to the point where I feel like my weight is holding me back from improving. I feel like I finally have the motivation to make some healthy changes. Look forward to chatting with people here!

Hey Welcome, this forum is fantastic.

Firstly I commend you on wanting to get fitter, from what you have written and pertained to, it sounds like you want to be able to continue those activities without the extra weight. Having a fitness goal means the weightloss side of it almost becomes a by product. I think that is why it finally clicked into place for me and I achieved my goal, the focus shifted.

Good luck and keep us posted

Hi!
I'm new too. Have enjoyed exploring the site. Looking forward to finding my niche.
Sounds like you are already off to a great start!