Hi! Just wanted to welcome you here.. I know that you will find all the support you need here with all the wonderful people you will meet. I too was a little shy about the site... but then i thought i have only to gain friends and loose lbs. I was at 347lbs when i started my diet and i know exactly how you are feeling and I am still traveling the journey you are about to start on. Your strength is within yourself to get started and make it happen for you.. We will all be here for you cheering you on.. as i hope you will be in my cheer corner as well. Like my 13 y/o daughter tells me... I believe in you, but in order to succeed, you must believe in yourself.. If you believe in your heart that you can achieve..then you will. Again, welcome and good luck! *~babygurl~*