Thanks so much for the tips and suggestions ladies - I've got myself a notebook to keep me honest with exercise and food - and am going to get a heart rate monitor I have seen on sale at amart allsports.

I'm feeling really good about it - I've just gotta start making the right decisions now instead of planning to do it later lol

Thinking about maybe starting a weightloss blog for myself too - and writing up a few weekly menus to follow that are low cal but family friendly.

Thanks again :huh: you've all really inspired me!