I agree that this is a good WOE for aiding in past eating issues. I know that though my eating disorder certainly didn't have only one cause, a major contributor was the fact that I was raised as a sugar junkie and it's easier to starve than to try to moderate intake of an addictive substance! Now, I'm not constantly obsessed with food and I can get on with my life.

But be prepared for weight loss to be slow. *Especially* if you're not used to eating a lot of protein and fat. Your body might have a lot of catching up to do; repair work and replenishing long-wasted muscle. You might even (gasp) gain a pound or two, but take some measurements before you start - don't trust the scale.

Best of luck - keep us posted! I wanted to write more, but I gotta get ready for work. Feel free to drop by my journal, and/or start one yourself!

(edit) Oh yeah, btw - I second the resistance training. It makes a huge difference. You won't bulk up like a guy; gals don't have enough testosterone.