I am new to this forum and would love a buddy. I have been following a reduced carb diet (not strict Atkins) with exercise for about 2 weeks. I am starting to feel good and have lost a few pounds. I'd love to get to know all of you!

I'm 26, newlywed, high school English teacher in NYC. I've never been thin, but I gained 40 pounds in the last 3 years and I figured, enough is enough! Time to start losing.

--Leana