Day 1

OK, here we go, another weight loss saga, but this time, this time, it's going to work for the long term. Here's why: I have a clear goal in mind, I am prepared to do whatever it takes to get there, I have set myself up for success and I will manage this like a project. I'm good at completing projects, I will be good and this too.

So, here are the details:

Problem statement: I have low energy to do anything but the minimum, I have low self esteem and feel unattractive in my clothes, I am in the big girl clothes and typically have to squeeze into those clothes, I am setting a bad example for my kids and I will not be happy to take pictures at my wedding if I look the way I do now.

Current Situation: 150lbs, low energy, dry skin, 34% body fat

What we know: I have been successful at losing weight before

I used WW and exercise to lose the weight and keep the weight off previously

I felt good about the way I looked when I could fit in smaller clothes and would receive compliments from others

I didn't feel that it was a lot of work to lose the weight when I was doing it, just wanted to not have to worry about the way I looked, wanted better self esteem

I had more energy when I weighed less

I did it with the help of a coach from weight watchers

I had a very specific goal in mind, 20th High School reunion

What we don't know

I was younger when I did it before, can I still do it 2 years later?

Why I stopped focussing on eating well and encouraging myslef to be successful