its time to focus on me..

hi, my names ericka, i'm 23 years old and a newlywed. I weigh 216lbs i have been counting calories and going to the gym for the past few weeks. ive really got to it though the last week i lost a pound which isn't much to most but to me its a start. i go to the gym and love running, sweating, and just feeling the burn. its the motivating myself to go there. i want to be back to 170 lbs by may/june or close to. i dont want to rush it and then end up gaining it all back. ive done the atkins diet many times and just end up gaining all and some back. i am doing it right this time counting calories and not drinking pop or having fast food. it was very hard at first i had withdrawels but i feel so much better and water isn't to bad i guess lol. I would like some girls and guys to add me i enjoy talking to people and getting peoples input and help. i tried to lose weight before our wedding but just couldnt do it because i moved from one state to another new job and had to plan my wedding. i maintained weight but after we got married i feel like i gained 10 lbs. its depressing and stressful feeling so disgusting. well my name is erickam1021 if you want to add me.