hi! I am in South Central PA (not far from Harrisburg), am also 38 and am currently at 182 - was here at the site over a year ago... couldn't stick with my diet, but I'M BACK!
I've 'officially' started dieting (healthier eating, smaller portions, actual real live exersize 5 or 6 days a week) in early June. I've lost somewhere between 10 & 14 pounds so far! Not sure exactly as my scale isn't too accurate - but so long as the numbers keep coming down I'm happy! (My highest weight recently was 198 - highest EVER was 208, not being pregnant)
I'd love to have a 'diet buddy' to talk to.... especially someone kinda local!
I'm hoping to spend some more time here at the boards for ideas & support - maybe someone can send me some messages or sumthin'
Talk more soon.... I'm gonna go read some more!
-Nancy