Today is day 1 of we'll see how many! I've been lurking for a little while looking for a place to settle in for the journey and I liked the look of this place. There seems to be a lot of knowledge and support floating around these boards. That's what I'm looking for -- especially support. I've been overweight all my life and I know I'll need a good network to change my lifestyle and my way of thinking about food, myself and my potential to actually enjoy moving around in my body.

I started the Ideal Protein diet today so I'll probably spend most of my time over in that sub-forum, but just wanted to say hello to everyone!

Welcome! You will find a ton of information and support on this site. Best of luck to you.

Linger, welcome, glad to have you join us. I suggest you look for a Challenge or Support group to join; small check-in groups make it easier to connect, get involved, and be accountable. We have groups centering around specific diets, themes, or age groups, find one that inspires you and just post to join! I see you've already found the IP forum