New here, looking for weight loss buddies!

Hi, I am new too just joined today! I am going to start my 30 day shred tonight. I am very serious about losing weight!

Yes, it can be difficult - we are all trying to learn something we missed learning - how to let food be fuel and not a master.

Consistency and honesty are the key. Don't be afraid to let it all out. It's not an endurance race where you feel awful all the time. It should be something you can look forward to, seeing the results of your hard work.

You'll get LOTS of advice from people. Here's mine: just be reasonable. If you got to where you are through a combination of too much food and not enough exercise, the key thing is going to be to re-learn how to eat and how to exercise. IMO, there is no quick fix, and it's not a temporary thing. It really is a lifestyle thing. If we're greatly overweight and underexercised, 1-2 pounds a week might be reasonable, but it's not easy losing a pound a week if we're close to our target.

This is not about failure or condemnation or shame or "you could do better if you tried." (Like we've never tried before?) This is about support and encouragement and "just pick yourself up if you fall and keep going."

Good luck. And welcome.