Any Pointers/ Supporters What so ever would be appreciated.

Hello Everyone!

I am so not new to the "trying to exercise" and "get into shape" thing, but I am new to this program. I have tried
for years to lose weight by just eating whatever I want, then going to the gym and trying to work it off. I am ashamed
to say that it took me 10 years to figure out that this process does not work.

I have been with MFP for just about two weeks now, and I am down 4 pounds. A great start, but a long, long, way to
go. A little background, I am a 41 year old father of 4 active boys. I have been as heavy as 307 pounds...I am
currently 297, with a goal of reaching 215 pounds. I want desperately to be able to run, and play with my sons while they still look up to me as a father. (You know, once they hit their teens, Dads just become obnoxious geeks to their kids.)

Anyway, I really do hope that I can make this work, not only for me but my family as well. I too have motivation problems
from time to time. If anyone has ANY Pointers or would like to mentor a middle-aged father of 4, to help keep him motivated,
I would greatly appreciate it. I would also be glad to share any knowledge or ideas that I have as well.

Who can't use all the Friends and Supporters possible?

Thanks!

Ironman41:smile