hi there, kim, and welcome!
i'm so glad to see that the number one reason you want to lose weight...to feel better about yourself. because no matter what, you have to want to do this for you, not anyone else. if you're successful, others will notice, but more important, you WILL feel better about yourself, which will translate to all other aspects of your life, as well.
good luck, you'll find and abundance of support here!
tonya