Getting started

Hello everyone,  I was a member of DS a long time ago and stopped when I stopped losing weight. Well I have gained everything back and then some. I want to have gastric bypass surgery but I have to lose 40 lbs first.  Mostly though, I need to gain control over my life so that the surgery will actually work for me.  I've already lost most of it and gained it back a couple of times. My weight is like a freakin elevator- up and down all the time. Today, though, I want to make a clean start. I am getting my tools in order and making a plan.  Step one is joining a support group. I'm already in counseling. step 2 is to start daily exercise and track it. step 3 is the hardest - stop with the junk food and eat healthy. Under that step there are a few more steps such as only buying healthy foods, say no to fast food, track what I eat. I also need to set a routine for my exercise. Anyone out there who would like to give me tips or support, I would appreciate it.