I am ready to be thin!

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Hi, I signed up about a month ago but didn't really get serious about my life style change until today. I'm ready to make a change in my life. I want to be healthy. My body has really been getting me down. I am 26, 5'6, and weigh around 170-175 lbs (I'm not going to weigh myself until tomorrow morning and I'm not looking forward to it). I want to lose about forty pounds. Any one else out there in a similar situation? I could really use some friends to help encourage me and I will encourage you too!

Looking forward to hearing from you. :)