Welcome! I'm down 40 pounds in 18 months and feel great! This group encourage me to set disciplines and goals. Make sure they're

Specific (example, calories or miles)
Measurable (calorie count)
Action Oriented (involve you doing, writing, measuring)
Realistic, & (don't set yourself up to fail)
Time Sensitive (give yourself deadlines to adhere to)

This group has been very helpful to me despite my gender!