hey reeree: i am also new, joined a gym last year, and gained weight. tried slimfast, ha, and gained weight, fruitjuice fast (just to give me a jump start) and gained weight.
i did lose all of my weight about 2 years ago on weight watchers. kept it off for a year and then gained it all back, plus a few.
i like your attitude, i am trying to gain some support and laughs, just trying to lose weight by exercising, putting the fork down and being reasonable.
diz45