Hi there,
I'm soo happy your wonderful aunt is helping you and your cousin. It is sooo important to take care of these weight issues early. Your aunt is absolutely correct-- when we let our weight linger we are setting ourselves up for weight related illnesses. It's best to part with it while you are still healthy. That's just how we want you to stay -- healthy.
Now as to the forum -- it's a wonderful group of people who are more than willing to help you along the way. It won't always be easy sticking with program but just keep your goal in mind and you'll make it. Let us know how all of you are doing.
I'll be watching for you.
jan