[applesauce]

Hi all! I am a 35 yr old mother of one teenager and a military wife too. I am 5'8 and weigh about 240lbs. I am seriously concerned for my health at this point. There are several very obese members of my family not to mention many cases of heart disease and diabetes so I need to quite fooling myself and get serious!! I am looking to lose weight with exercise and a proper diet. Fortunately I do have a very healthy cholesterol level and my blood pressure is good so my doctor says I have nothing to stop me from exercising and smartening up (except myself of course). I do need encouragement and iniative, so I am hoping to find it here. From the sound of things you folks have a great group. I am looking forward to getting to know you!

[kiteen]

I am also new to this site, it seems to have a lot of great resources to help me along with losing weight in 2005. I am just starting on Nutri-System and would like to chat with other people who also have over 100 lbs to lose.

[vthomas]

HI everyone I to am trying to lose weight. It has been an up hill battle this past week I started back and I am proud to say lost 5 pounds I am hoping to find some people to chat with and get some support it's alot more fun with friends.

[sistamary]

Hi, I"m back again and need all your help. I am starting WW Tuesday night and hoping I can keep it up. What is this new "core program"? Does anyone like it? Have been reading all your notes and you sound like a great bunch.

thanks. Sista