Just saying Hi

Just wanted to stop in and say hello. I tried counting calories last year using live-strong.com and it does work but I got lazy, wasn't all that into and the wife got pregnant so I gained with her. So what got me started again was now that I have a beautiful baby girl, I am embarrassed to get my picture taken with her. Sad, I know but I also want to be healthier for her, to play without getting winded. I fear I have high blood pressure/ cholesterol so I need to get that under control to be around longer. Anyways, I started using this site about 5 days ago and I think its great. Been lurking in the forums and everyone seems really nice,helpful and respectful and its something I appreciate.