Mandy there are some tools and ideas here that can help you; look around the different forums. I think making small changes is best at first. Try things like 1) eliminate all the junk food and fast food; 2) get lots of fruit and veggies and other healthy snack foods; 3) go for a walk each day.
That's a good start for now; until you find a gym or other kind of exercise that you like to do. Cheryl ... talk about calorie-counting, when I found out how many calories there are in a slice of pizza, a large fry, milkshake, or a big hamburger, I was shocked too. There are some foods that I will never be eating again. Instead, I make my own lower-calorie versions. You'll find some great recipes here too.
Jump right in, read a lot, post often; and you'll soon be on your way! I just know that you are going to love it here ~ a fellow encourager ... Rosebud.
Hello My name is amanda. Where do I start, I have struggled with my weight for most of my life. Yesterday I was reading oprahs magazine and it mentioned this website. It seems really supportive and helpful. I am a mother have one and have husband that can eat anything and not gain a pound so it is fustrating. I have a huge problem with emotional eating. I also dont know where to begin when it comes to eating healthy. HELP. I want to lose 40 lbs. Well i hope to meet some really cool people by joining this program .
), and finding some exercise I can enjoy doing (skating and biking to start for me). Take a look around. I'm sure you will find some place here that gives you an idea of what will work for you. Good luck! We can do this! 
