New to the forums

Hey everyone. I joined MFP over a year ago and tried it for awhile but didn't stick with it. I've been struggling with my weight for most of my life. At one point a few years ago, I started dieting (tried the low-carb thing) and exercised like a madman, and I had dropped around 100lbs over the course of several months. Several years later, I had since moved, stopped going to the gym and went back into my unhealthy eating habits and gained it all back.

My big triggers were fast food, late night eating, simply overeating out of boredom, and drinking massive amounts of soda everyday. I also just simply have never followed a healthy, positive diet combined with a smart and healthy exercise plan before. I had trouble staying motivated and not getting distracted.

I am ready to make these changes in life, as I am not getting any younger. I have cut out most of fast food, soda and I'm making healthier and smarter decisions both at home and at work. I sit for 8 hours a day at a desk, so there isn't a whole lot of room for movement there. I am also getting back to the gym (and working out at home), as well as exploring some fun new ways to enjoy being healthy (looking into some Yoga-based programs to supplement my normal workouts.)

I have read a lot of the stories/journeys on here and just being in this community for a short time again has already made me feel welcome and motivated to stick with it. My most positive memories of working out and living well were being at the gym around others who were also accomplishing the same goals.

So I'm using MFP again to end the excuses and make the changes that will be beneficial now, and years down the road! Any help, support, motivation is appreciated.