New and looking for motivation and support

First off, I have to say I LOVE LOVE LOVE this site.

Second, I think I need some motivational buddies to support me through this process.

I started at 228 and a week later I am now at 225. Yay! I so can not wait until I am back in the 100's

I have always struggled with my weight and I grew up watching my mother go through an ED after my father left us when I was 8 yrs old.

I am an emotional eater. Not much self control when it comes to all the BAD foods.

My husband passed away in 2006 and I gained 68 pounds. I want to get back to my pre-wedding weight 160 pounds! It still does not put me in the healthy BMI but just about. I looked and felt my best at that weight. I am 5'8".

I am now a soon to be step mother of 3 kids and it is a very stressful life. I am wanting to put that stress to good use and find better ways to handle it. I know exercise is the key.

So if any one is willing to take me on as a buddy please feel free to do so. I would also love it if you would take a look at my diary and be honest if I am doing this right.