Welcome to Chub 33 land :). I think it's important to drink lots of water, exercise, and cut out most of the "junk." When you're just getting started, it's very helpful to keep a food journal: a written record of everything you eat. Start with 20-30 minutes of light cardio activity (walking is great) 3x per week. As the weeks go by, you can gradually increase your mileage and pace, and add in weight training. - Spoonful_O_Sugar  435.8 #283 7:16PM

I have found it helpful to find ways to replace foods with better choices so I don't feel like I'm being deprived. - Mrs.mouse  420.3 #306 10:02PM

Welcome! It is important to eat. Quite often people choose to eat less often thinking that this will help them lose weight. Just eat less, but eat more often and choose healthier options. Hope this makes sense. Fruits instead of chips for example. You can still eat your favs, just eat them in moderation. Start working out, but take it slow. I started with about 20 min a day. Then slowly worked my way up. Also change your workouts. I tend to get bored easily so, I stocked up on several different work out videos so that I have choices depending on my mood. I have everything from pilates to Taebo. This seems to help me. - tram1995  12.6 #6109 10:15PM

Thanks everybody this is great advise! I appreciate it. I know the first couple weeks are hard so we will see how this goes =] - OneRareRose  141.1 #2424 12:06AM

Welcome one rare rose!! I am just starting to get back on track again as well. I am journeling my food on spark people. Com.Trying to eat small meals and snacks. This is hard because I am obsessing about food, but it's a start and that's important!You also have slot of support here! - Twinklelashes  144.4 #2373 8:44AM

Welcome! With me it's all about the mental part of it! I can be on the greatest diet in the world but if my head's not into it, it aint gonna happen. On the other hand, once I make up my mind that "it's time", I'm good to go. Best advice - stay away from anything processed - including fast food! And post how you're doing! Good luck! - msdizmaui  518.7 #223 3:06PM

You can do some workouts with me after I pop out this kid !! I Can't wrkout with Eric, he's too intense for me - kayrassaCM  25.7 #4601 10:21PM

Haha heck yea! With that aerodynamic stroller you have it can be you and Blake and I can bring Denahi with us lol. You will have to bare with me I'm kinda slow =/ - OneRareRose  141.1 #2424 11:05PM

I wanna go! I'll push you from behind. Love you girlie. - iLove2Laugh  149.5 #2296 11:33PM

Hahaha yea! Bring Van he can pull you and then Denahi will want to race and he will pull me lol - OneRareRose  141.1 #2424 11:35PM