newbie....

Hello from Texas,

Notice I didn't say "Sunny Texas"....we've had plenty of sunshine this year and are all praying for rain!

I haven't been on a scale in years...until this site prompted me for a number. OMG, I wouldn't have ever guessed THIS number! I always think about losing weight, joined a gym this summer and work out at least 3 days a week. School starts next week (I'm a teacher) so I was thinking about forgetting the membership and just handling "home exercise". Well, after seeing that number (and some not very flattering photos from our vacation last week) I think I will keep the gym, and step up the home stuff.

Did anyone else have a hard time coming up with a number for the goal? I picked a number that I think will feel a whole lot better, but then I did the BMI thing, and my number should be 20 lbs. less than that even. Sheesh. Anyway, I guess I am glad (altho also mortified and embarassed) to know the actual number on the scale. My dilemma was, do I shoot for what sounds reasonable? Or do I shoot for what I know is the right number? Either way, I have at least 50 pounds to lose. Doable.... lol....well, from what I've read anyway.

I do have two questions:

1.The journal/diary part is private right? Only I can see that? For some reason I think I'll be more apt to be honest with myself if I know no one else can see it.

2. I see people writing "You can add me".... how do you add someone, and what are you adding them to? Is it like FB, with a friends list? Is all communications through the message boards? Is there a chat room?

Ok, more than 2 questions. I'll appreciate any info tho!
THANKS!