Hello everyone! Newbie here. Starting my died tomorrow. Spending today getting everything set up, planned, grocery shopping, clearing out all of the crap in the house. I've done a few diets in my life but for the first time I am truly completely motivated. I cannot continue to live my life the way I have been. I am about 220-225 (we dont own a scale right this second). I am 24 (25 in less than 2 months). I am extremely nervous about my 25th birthday because my life is not at all where I had envisioned it being. In any way. But, the fear has made me ready to change my life. Which is awesome. My husband is also very overweight and will be doing this with me, which will make it a lot easier. Anyways, I'm really excited to get this thing going! I will just ben watching calories, fat, portion control and all that, not a specific diet. And actually not really a diet, making this a new way of life. Hope to get to know some of you!
Joey

Good for you on making the choice to change your lifestyle for the better. Glad to hear that you have a diet buddy already. I wish you all the success in reaching your goals.

You'll find tons of support here. It's great to hear that your husband is going to be supporting you and wants to lose weight, too. It's great to be each others cheerleaders on this journey. Best of luck in your goals. xoxo

Freudian??

Good luck, I would encourage you to use a calorie counter online like FitDay or TheDailyPlate to keep track of what you intake. It will also make it easier for you and your husband since your calorie intake should probably be pretty different.

Welcome! I'm glad you decided to join here, the site is great and I'm sure you'll have a lot of success. Good luck!

Thanks everyone!!!! Good luck to all of you as well.

Hi minijaxgrl!
Sounds like you're doing all the smart things to make sure you and hubby are on track and ready to get going, making your priority health and not just a diet or a number - the support you need is here - we'll all be here to cheer you on.

Glad to have you join us! There are lots & lots of different groups and forums - I'm sure you'll find some that will keep you motivated and inspired - you'll be a wonderful addition to any of them. Try the 20 somethings and the weight loss support forums, they're active and very helpful - also the Success stories are a definite must for motivation.

There are bunches of people here with more to lose and some with less - the bottom line is that we all have to do it a day at a time. The good thing is that we'll have lots of company along the way.

I've only been here since last fall, having NEVER been part of an online forum. What has been so eye-opening is how much it has helped me. Whenever I feel overwhelmed or defeated, I just log on and read some of the success stories, complete with their before & after photos - or read about others still dealing day to day with their challenges - and before I know it, the time has flown by and so have all the thoughts of going off track or giving up. It has made all the difference in my success so far.

So welcome - you 've found the right place - join in by inspiring us and being inspired!

All the best - good luck with your goals,
Lee