You are improving!! You know what you should do and that is an improvement and just like tobst said...you've already lost 9lbs! You just need to believe that you have done GREAT!!! And that you are GREAT! BELIEVE!! And exercising? Do you workout at home? If so I can give you a bunch of things to do. Also if you go to the gym, ask the owners? See if anyone else is looking for a buddy? I bet there is someone out there looking for an exercise buddy!