I too am starting a weight loss journey, just today as a matter of fact. I weigh 203 pounds and I am 5' 3". I want to get down to at least 150. I am going to start jogging. I am starting out by walking first. I only walked a mile today but you have to start somewhere, right? I am one of those people that has very little motivation and ambition when it comes to dieting and exercising. This time is going to be different though. I look in the mirror and I am not happy with what I see staring back at me. I totally understand your want and need to lose the weight. I am very insecure about the way I look. I don't want to be skin and bones, I just want to to be healthy.