It says that new members must say Hello, so, Hello!

My name is Zoe, I am 19, and when I graduated high school instead of gaining the freshman 15, I gained the freshman 30. I know plenty about the healthy ways to diet and exercise, I have researched enough that I could probably be called a "weight loss encyclopedia." But what I have found is that even though I KNOW what I need to do, I always find excuses or silly reasons not to do it. I need something to keep me on track and motivated, and think that I have finally found it! I have only been using MyFitnessPal for two days and it is already easier to think about completing my goal of losing 40 pounds. After reading all the success stories and getting to know the site a little, instead of envisioning myself just losing weight and having the body that I want, I am also envisioning myself a happier and healthier person. I could not be more excited to be a new member of MFP. And thanks to all the other members, you have already been a huge inspiration!