Hi Lori and welcome!

We have quite similar profiles -- I started about 10 pounds above you, I have 2 sons albeit 22 and 19 and have been married for 27 years. And everyone thinks I am a teacher even though I'm not (but I do lead a church choir in my spare time so that's kind of like teaching!)

I know it's a worn-out comment but it really is true that this journey starts with the first step. And you have made that first important few steps of starting a new WOE and coming here for support. If you can find the time just to go for a walk, it will really start to help your self esteem and calm you from the stresses of the cares you have at home.

I know people post here in journals and I have found www.fitday.com to be very helpful -- I post everything I eat there - I can't lie to myself that I am on program when the effects of what I am eating are in black and white!

All the best on your journey!