Newcomer from South Africa - diet buddy?

[LadyJoce]

Hello, for the first time my weight is getting me down!
I have 80 pounds to lose & it seems rather daunting.
I'm 48 and I don't want to be a fat 50 year old!
I've been on numerous diets and healthy eating plans, had so many starts, but soon went back to my old eating habits.
I'm actually better at eating healthily than I am at exercising!
After finishing a packet of chewy sweets earlier, I decided enough! I can and will do something about it!
I'm looking for friends to chat to and keep me motivated and who I can motivate in turn.

[rpmcduff]

I'm surprised someone hasn't already suggested the '7 Day Motivational' thread in the Women's section. (There are a few guys there too, including me.) A great place to get some motivation from others going through the same challenges. Hope to see you there.