Way to go people! I am so impressed. The fact that you're here and still posting ...no matter how many times you have to 'return' to loosing the weight is inspirational.
I'm here for a second time getting back on plan too. Two years ago I lost 40lbs... kept it off 1+ year... and then just gained 30 back in the last 6 months. Oh my, how easy it is to put and keep on!
Celtic - Yes, I so know where you're coming from. And I just might take you up on the offer to be a leanto. I hope that's okay.
dee42 - I was reading a thing yesterday that said to only focus on all the things you did right around being healthy that day. Yes, it's good to have a plan on when to eat and knowing your motivations around what will stick long-term... but even just focusing on what you do *right* everyday...no matter how small, will make a difference. First thing I do when I wake up in the morning is drink a full glass of water (I keep it right on my night stand so it's the first thing I see). Right away I have something to reflect on that I did well for myself and my body. Yesterday I had over a dozen straying thoughts about going to get fast food. When I'd catch myself, then I'd say "good job for stopping yourself. that's going to make a big difference to the bottom line of your happiness!" Might sound a little cheesy, but only we know how often we want to stray (sometimes 3x per minute) and so only we can be the main cheerleaders we need in the process.
Side note: The brain doesn't calculate negatives or do logic, it only believes what you tell it and builds images around that. For example, kids used to come and look at a toy collection in my home. There was only one rule. What rule? Most people say, "don't touch." Problem with that is 1. the brain doesn't calculate "don't" as a negative... so it moves right on to "touch" 2. the brain sees pictures, so the only picture I'd be leaving the kids with is of them touching the items. Yikes! So the rule was actually "hands to your side," helping them focus their brain on the correct image of what to do. In ten years with that rule I never once had a child touch something without asking first.
Sorry about the long side note. I get kinda passionate around some of this stuff.
Anway, I think you're on the right track just being here, dee42. I'm sorry to hear about your depression. Everytime you do something that makes you feel productive, happy or successful - make note of it - recognize every inch of your success. A million dollars is just made up of 100 million pennies. Collect your success moments like pennies and they'll add up to your larger goal. I be right here doing the same.
Finally ready to go public with my weightloss and would love some buddies!
I started getting "thicker" in middle school, and its just gotten worse since. It also didnt help that I didnt have any support from family. I have tried diets and working out, but I didnt try hard enough. Its been tough to stay on a routine and not get discouraged. I recently got diagnosed with low thyroid and was told I could have had it for a very long time and wouldnt even have known it had I not taken a blood test. After getting that news, I felt more discouraged then ever. Then I realised I dont want to be the person who says "Im like this because...", especially since Ive see women with a low thyroid that have lost weight successfully. I want to be one of those women. On top of all that, I am 22 and feel like I havent enjoyed being young for quite some time. I just got married in July 2010 and we havent gone on our honeymoon yet, or even set a date yet. Im sure my self esteem has pushed the date and thats not fair for my husband, or myself. I moved here to seattle about 2 years ago and I think that my self esteem has also put me in this "anti social" feeling. I have the support of my loving husband but hope to get more support while here. Im ready to get on track and hope I can find buddies in the process. 
