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I am here mainly to keep myself encouraged in exercising and getting more active. I am not a member of a fitness club or have any fitness equipment but I'm sure you don't need all of that to lose weight and get into shape - do you?!

Thanks Brooke! I am really wanting to get into shape and in the process I am hoping to lose those many extra pounds that have been haning around since I've had my kids. I would love to join a gym but I am rather shy and don't like exercising in front of anyone. My biggest hurdle will be my family - noone else in my family agrees to get rid of all the cookies and tons of bread we have at our house. So... I tend to "snack" on those types of things rather than veggies and fruits. What are some good suggestions to get my family on the same page as me?

I hear ya! I've done calorie counting in the past but I notice I don't usually eat enough. I know that slows your metabolism down and that's more than likely why I'm in the situation I am in! I need to concentrate on eating lots of fruits and veggies and then that will overshadow my want for breads and snacks - we'll see how I do!!! Thanks for the support.