I am also very new to this forum, I am so afraid, nervous and excited all at the same time. I feel like this is my second chance at doing it the right way and I am so very thankful for that. I know its going to get very difficult at times but it feels so good to know that i can come here to the forum and read some of the stories and ask questions about some of the situations I will either experience or have already experienced. This journey will not only be a little difficult one, but a rewarding one as well. Its good to know when you have supporting friends and family that are willing to stand behind you and cheer you on to succeeding to my desired weight goal!!! My goal after its over and done with, is to participate in a marathon, I've only dreamed of trying out and honestly I've never thought I would EVER be able to do it!! I felt like I would've had a better chance of going to the moon!!! But my attitude has changed, and I am going to do it!!!!