ok have been dieting on and off since 8 years old...have a thyroid problem which is now being [hopefully] sorted out with thyroxin...my problem is after spending most of my life dieting have problem getting motivated...found the you are what you eat book [never saw the programme] and it looks like healthy eating which is what i am aiming for ,,,what i am asking for is each day first thing i will come on here and say ..another day another step towards the real me...and if i dont then i would like someone to cyber shout oi you !!as i am scared i wont carry on with it .....so thank you...oh also im not brave enough to say how much i have to lose but it is a lot....so this is a long term thread thank you in advance ...,aaa