Another newbie

Hi, I'm Sarah, I'm 27 and have been really struggling with my weight since they changed my epilepsy meds just over a year ago. I've gained 70lbs in the last year and it's really started to affect my health. So right now I'm lowering the meds (slowly and with the doctors knowledge and advice) and hoping we can find a dose that works to control my epilepsy but doesn't make me put on weight if I so much as smell food.

I have a fair bit of weight to lose but no set time frame. I have a largeish dog who I'm sure would love extra walks so planning to walk him for half an hour a day as well as his usual nightly off leash run on the field.

Here's hoping that this time the weight comes off.