Hello Raynestorm, I'm Veronica, 25 years old, I joined this site in 2007 but never did anything. Ultimately led to about a 30lb weight gain. But now I'm serious about weightloss and have come back for support from this forum. There is alot of useful information to be read. What keeps my motivation up is looking at the progress pictures and seeing how everyone is doing. Keeping in mind that one day that will be me. I am one week into my journey and have lost 2.4 pounds. I'm so excited about it, such a great feeling. Keep it up. Everyday is a struggle but the image of a fitter/healthier me is what keeps me going.