Making a life changing decision about your weight takes a lot of guts! Believe me, I know.  I have made the same one a hundred times. This year I am going to get into shape. I'm going to walk (run, bike, zumba) my way back into a size 8. What I didn't take into consideration was that in order to make a life changing decision of epic proportions, your will power has to be on board.  Oh, my mind was with me....I saw myself (in my minds eye) running down the beach in a cute little bathing suit, wind blowing my hair (you know like one of those models in a swimsuit ad), and people actually looking and admiring me instead of laughing.  My determination was with me...I actually threw out doughnuts, candy, ice cream, chips, etc. My jeans were with me. They actually sighed with relief when I proclaimed my decision to myself in the mirror.  They were worn out from having to stretch to make room for the excess weight I kept stuffing into them every morning because I refused to go up another size. But, will power??? Nope, he was definitely not on board! I think he was out to lunch. LOL!

But, enough is enough, and in November of 2010 I had enough.  I made a verbal commitment in front of about 20 ladies that this time my decision to lose weight was SERIOUS and Mr. Will Power was coming along for the ride whether he wanted to or not.  So in 11 weeks, I lost 21.5 lbs., and although I do not fit into a size 8, and cute little bathing suits are for cute little girls not 60 year old grandmothers; people have actually looked at me and admired my smaller size.  My jeans are now happy when I pull them out of the drawer, because they no longer feel the tugging and pulling, and stretching that was causing them to get all bent out of shape.

Girls, YOU have taken that same step that I did back in November, that final decision to Lose It For Ever, and I am here to help. I can't hold you hands, but I can sure give you the tools, the encouragement, and the support you are going to need to whoop diet failure's butt!  I look forward to seeing of less of you real soon.