new start, new me

hi all! I was an MFP member a very long time ago but didn't have success. but I'm back with a fresh outlook and ready to do this!

I am 27 yrs old and I have 140 lbs to lose. I am on the bariatric advantage diet. I have not had gastric and I'm trying to avoid needing it. I've read really great things from pre and post on patients and also people using bariatric advantage as an alternative to gastric, so I am really hopeful this will give me the Jumpstart I need to be successful.

it's really difficult when you have soooooo much weight to lose. I've gained this weight entirely in the last time years for no particular reason. didn't change my eating or exercise habits, just started packing on pounds.
I was just diagnosed with sleep apnea and high cholesterol, so I have to do something serious!