new girl seeks new start

birdsbod

Hi all! I'm new to the forums here, not the app. I've been tracking since the summer, but lazily. I am ready now to fully commit and get rid of all the extra pounds I've been schlepping around.
I'm 36 and a single mom of a 3 year old girl. I gained 70lbs with my pregnancy, and have lost some, but have a way to go. I am 5'8" and today weigh 181lbs. My goal weight is 140, but more than that, I want to feel great, be strong, be healthy, and looking good will be a plus. I'm into trying to eat clean, working running and gym into my life (I ran my first 5K in November) and getting muscles! I am so impressed by the tenacity and commitment of the members here. I have been so inspired by the stories I've read as I've been lurking the last couple of days. Looking for a couple of friends to share ideas and help keep me eye of the tiger.