I'm not really new, I found the forum a little over a month ago. At that time I joined a few other forums and have been mostly browsing. This has become my favorite forum! Not only does it have better members, but the sponsors are great too. Up until now I've not ever even looked at any type of fitness related forums, but with a little bit of free time this summer, I'm glad I did! I can't say that I need a lot of help in the diet and exercise area, but there is always more to learn! What I really like is the the more I look at forums....the more focused and motivated I am. The best shape I've ever been in was probably in college when I worked in the exercise physiology lab and checked my bf daily and tested people daily. That way I never got off track. Now I'm, bigger and stronger, but older and busier! I need more help to stay focused!