3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

Hey all, I'm Andi and I'm glad to have found an online support group :) I've always been "out of shape" and heavier than I want to be. In 2006, I lost about 25 lbs and reached my goal weight of 127 lbs. I was so proud of myself, as I did this in a healthy way through dieting and exercising (no crash dieting!). However, as the years went by, my exercise program fell apart and I packed on the pounds. I am now 176.4 lbs and I am so uncomfortable! My knees hurt (I have bad knees and had to have surgery about 2 years ago), my clothes don't fit, and I hate the way I look in the mirror. I know the answer is to exercise and diet, but I have no motivation for it, which bothers me a lot. I have odd work hours, and often don't have time to eat a healthy lunch. I tend to take canned soup or a frozen meals for lunch, and have a hard time staying away from the snacks at work. Also, because of my odd work hours, exercising is hard. I used to go to regular yoga classes, but alas, that fell apart too. I could exercise in the morning, but there is that pesky lack of motivation problem. I'm looking for support, suggestions on healthy eating on the go (I'm a vegetarian), and accountability when I whine :) Thanks everyone!