hello. i'm new here

hi all, i've just joined so here's the low down on me, 45, female, 2 years sedentary lifestyle (due to injury), want to lose about 30 pounds, to get to 9 stone. not massively over weight but don't feel good about the middle age spread, well in fact it's really got me down, am v self concious about my tummy. i'm just getting back to exercise, what i eat isn't too bad, i am a strict vegetarian, no egg either. i find my appetite is bad in general so think all the factors i'va mentioned and my liking for energy drinks (orange lucozade) are my weight gain triggers...also stress. does anyone identify with any of this , please say hi and add me as a friend