Thought this might help

7 weeks ago I started my weight loss journey for the umpteenth time! I got a wake up call when I developed high blood pressure and tested to be prediabetic. Weight has always been a atruggle for me. Started in early childhood. It is frustrating to always have to think about it. I have to lose weight though. My life is at risk. I would have never thought I would have high bp at 27. I want to be skinny too though. I want to be able to go in a store and when I see something cute actually be able to wear it. I am so tired of being depressed because I can't wear anything in the stores. I just want to feel normal and more confident. So, my journey began...

I decided weight watchers was the most realistic plan out there. You can eat the foods you like just less. I like the accountability of weighing in. I have only gained once in 7 weeks thank goodness! It is a struggle sometimes, but I actually find it quite doable. You just have to decide what is worth the points. If you need to splurge you have your extra 35 points for the week. I love the support and encouragement you get. This may sound incredibly juvenile and crazy, but when I get those 5 pound stars I am so proud and excited. Maybe only overweight people would understand the excitement. Plus, it feels good to be rewarded and recognized. I highly recommend weight watchers to anyone, but don't do it online. I did that and had no accountability at all. That caused me to be lax and quit. You could probably do online once you got disciplined, but the weigh ins and meetings really are great!

This will be a long journey to get to the 140-145 weight goal, but I can do it. For some of you thinking that might be a little high for weight I am 5'10" so it is a good weight. Slow and steady wins the race! I hope I can be of some encouragement to others and vice versa! Here's to being happy and healthy in 2010!