Hello everyone! I am in my late thirties and I am a mother to a beautiful (and very active) 3 year old little girl. I have a wonderful and handsome husband and a job that I love. ...but I am fat - I am tired of being fat. Trust is, I am tired all the time.
I have always been a little bigger than every one else and I am tired. I spent the first 38 years of my life being fat and it needs to change.
I have no idea where to start.....I did sign up for a weight control seminar at my local hospital. But I have no idea where to start...any help/advice would be apprecaited.
Thanks!

new mommy63, you've come to the right place, lots of great advice here and wonderful people also. And you've taken some great steps so far, signing up for the seminar and coming here

Maybe do some research into the different plans and see which one fits your lifestyle and budget. Try not to think of it as a diet, rather a change of habits. And good luck, you're taking the first step toward a healthier you!

Hi new_mommy63! You have made a good start in coming here! There is so much to learn here and so many good tips and recipes and advice. People are very supportive and encouraging. So browse around and jump right in! Be sure to check out the Diet Central section for ideas on what kind of weight loss plan might suit you the best, and I'm sure you'll learn even more from the weight control seminar. I wish you well! Good luck!

Jacqui D - Thank you for the advice. That was what I was looking for. I am not sure which plan I want to follow. Happy New Year, happy new me!

For me personally it was determine how much I wanted to lose and deterimne the best way to get there. Then I set my self lots of mini goals interms of diet and exercise to reach the ultimate. Bitsizes!

That is AWESOME that you are here and trying to determine what would work best for you. Sometimes it takes trying several diets to find one that suits you and your lifestyle the best. I am sure you will do great!!! Happy New Year!!!