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Well, here we go!
I've been overweight my whole life. I'm 5'3 260 lbs. I have just gotten used to this... which is dangerous. I am ready to make a change. I have tried weight watchers and I really just ended up still eating crap food... just in moderation. I still lost weight but I really never started feeling better because I wasn't giving my body the right foods. So here I am... starting again. This time, i'm doing it right. I'm motivated and ready to feel better. My partner is 100% supportive and is even helping me and working out with me. We're going to try mostly clean eating and working out 3x a week to start. After 1 month I will add another day and 2 months I will add one more. I don't want to hurt myself by jumping into it too quick. She is a chef so the food thing is a bit hard! Spices will be our best friend!
Any advice for someone starting out? I haven't worked out for about 5 years and i'm nervous! I'm hoping this board will help me keep my motivation! I'm taking before pictures today... I'm going to put them in my car and on my fridge and pantry to help me stay motivated!
Re: Well, here we go!
The best advice I can give you is that it's a lifestyle change, not a diet. Don't think of it as losing weight, but instead getting healthy for both you and your partner.
As for the actual exercise, slow and steady wins the race. Remember to stretch to avoid injury. The best mental mantra I have is "results or excuses: you can't have both." Good luck and you can do it! 
Congrats for making a change! I have also recently started being healthier. I am not trying to lose weight exactly, but high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, and heart problems run rampant in my family, so I figured if I start taking care of my body I will have less chances of having those problems when I'm older.
I have been doing this for about a month now. I stopped buying junk for the house. PERIOD. And I quit drinking soda (I used to drink up to 3 cans a day!). All I drink now is water or sugar-free limeade.
Make sure you eat right before you work out, and drink lots and lots of water! And keep lots of healthy snacks at your house. In our fridge, we always have applesauce, apples, oranges, 100% juice, cucumbers, carrot sticks, and berries. I also buy protein and granola bars. When buying this stuff, make sure you read the label and see what the serving size is. Just because it looks healthy doesn't mean it really is.
When you feel tired and don't want to work out, remember: Its easier to get up early and go to the gym than look at yourself in the mirror everyday and not be happy with what you see!
GL
First, congrats on making the first steps! And for realizing that this is a lifestyle change to make you an overall healthier person.
A few reminders/tips as you get going.
1. Don't worry toooo much about the number on the scale. As you work and build more muscle tone you will see different patterns, or maybe even gains. Ignore the number. concentrate on how you feel and how your clothes fit.
2. Same goes for calories. 1000 calories of potato chips is a lot different in both actual amount AND nutritional value than 1000 calories of fruits and veggies. Focus on eating fresh, real ingredients and stopping just before you feel full. The more "good" energy you can give your body through fresh foods, the better it will keep up with you!
3. Make your activities FUN. If you hate gyms, don't go! Go for bike rides, hikes, nature walks, mall walks, tennis games, dance classes....whatever! Bring friends or music with you. Hubby and I frequently have random dance parties in our house when we're cleaning or cooking dinner.
Every little bit helps!
good luck
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Congrats on making this lifestyle change. I made this change a few years ago and have succeeded in getting healthier. Best advise I can give is don't be hard on yourself and take it slow.
It make take you 30 minutes to walk a mile but as long as you finish that's what matters. Those marathon runners didn't start with 25 miles right from the start. It is a very slow transition and your body will make the transition when it feels it is strong enough and ready.
Food is always tough. Continue to look for new recipes all the time. I have found some great recipes for low calorie cookies, pasta, etc....