Hi, Adriana! Welcome to the journey!
I had the same thoughts -- doomed to ever increasing girth...and deteriorating health. Pretty sad for only 41. I'm proud of you for getting on this now! I was still in denial at 32. You've got a great friend and role model in Lisa! (angel1 -- scratching short, been-here-since-March memory)
First days -- clean out the snacking clutter and stock up on "allowables," pickles, boullion, SF jello, lowcal/lowfat salad dressing, and the stuff you want for your lean and green (L&G) meals. Get a journal and start writing. Take your before pics.
Do you have access to Success in a Shaker Jar? (It's a book.) That was really helpful when I started the program.
Here's to our mutual success!
Diana