Day 1

I am optimistic. Didn't think really hard about joining. Just decided on a whim this morning as my belly roll rolled over my pants when I sat down at work! I was underweight my entire life until about age 30. Something changed around that time. Metabolism I guess! To add to the sluggish efficiency of my body I had a baby at 31. Weight came off in 7 weeks (34 pounds). Did very well and maintained a weight I was happy with while being a stay at home mom. Went back to work when our daughter went to kindergarten. The weight just piled on. Worked shifts for 4 years alternating 2 weeks of 12 hour days then 2 weeks of 12 hour night which didn't help at all. Working M-F 8-5 now so I have a better schedule to work with. Daughter is now 19 so the weight has been around for a good while. Plan is to make small changes instead of going crazy and eliminating every food I love. I drink too much soda and love me some carbs. Thinking this is a good place to start with portion control. This first day or two I thought I might just eat whatever I normally eat and record it. Hoping the reality of seeing it on paper will shock me into a better eating/exercise habit. Good luck to anyone starting today and to everyone that has already started their journey.