Looking for support on the journey...

Here I am (again) trying to get back on track! I hate having to go out here to ask for support, but I've found I'm probably not together enough yet to go it alone. Today I was inspired by a post from a woman whose 'avatar' was a message..."If you hate starting over, stop giving up".

I am hopeful to find some folks to stay in touch with...preferably similar age and obstacles...married, kids, full-time high-stress job.

My wonderful wife loves me "no matter what"...so I can't rely on her to give me a push when I'm slipping...my kid is embarrassed by my weight, so we don't talk about it...although I have a few friends and aquaintances who have noticed positive changes in the past and have been supportive, they also don't know how to be supportive when I have 'slipped'..and others are downright mean 'you might be looking better today, but by December you'll just be back where you were..why bother".

I've recently found a 24/7 gym that will allow me to fit a workout into my routine in a way that I can commit to. I'm back to MFP to track food and read about your success and challenges for inspiration. Enoyed a brief bit of success last year (35 lbs in 6 months - a healthy rate) but looking to do some psychic strengthening this time , as well.

I've begun C25K, do some aerobic activity almost every day, as well as a strength routine (Chest/back day 1...Legs/arms day 2...rest day3). I'd like to be able to confidently run a 5K this fall and maybe find a Spartan race next year.

Look forward to 'friending' any out here willing to journey toward better health.