New to this group

I have been trying to lose weight for 5 years.  Today is my first day with Calorie Count.  I joined this group to keep myself accountable.  My main problem is I did not know how many calories I needed to eat per day. I am married with two kids. I have two dogs, one gecko and several fish.  I used to do sprint triathalons until I gained 20 lbs and now my joints hurt.  Need to lose so I can race again.

Karscool38,

I did a sprint tri last year and the year before.  That is so cool!  Welcome and I hope you like the site.  Counting Calories is a pain in the buttocks.  But sometimes it helps; kinda depends on what you put into it.  The relationships and the accountability help the most so make friends here.  :)  Hint Hint me for instance. 

~Anna