im new too.* and i have found the more active i am the better i feel.* People are there to help and the more buddies you have the more prepared you are, and hopefully you will find one that just seems to do what you need and is there to help.* I know i jumped right in and no this site is a huge part of my day.* i also know that if i am on here chatting and posting im not eating.* Good luck and cant wait to get to know you.