Losing weight in Orlando Florida

Well, my first day of dieting is over. So far it has not been so hard (knock on wood); Yesterday, I went out for a 30 minute walk in the middle of a very unseasonable cold weather.  

I am very excited with idea of losing weight; I would like to find a support buddy to work together to accomplish this common goal.

Losing weight is my 2010 New Year resolution. Last year a quit smoking ( I had a one month relapse in August) but I have been "clean" for the rest of the year.  
What really triggered my decision to lose weight is the fact that being diabetic, one day last week I measured my blood sugar level and it was at a heigh of 205 mgs. I am almost 54 and I need to take control o