Drawing the Line in the Sand

I told some ladies this morning... it is time.

Not sure why today is the day.

Maybe it is because I read that a woman I know had a goal of losing 100 pounds by her 40th, and she's 3 weeks and ONE POUND away from her goal.

Maybe it is because I tried on ski pants this weekend and had a real problem finding a pair that worked for me.

Maybe it is because I stepped on the scale this morning (which i hadn't done in weeks) and saw a number that is 2 pounds less than my all-time-highest weight ever.

Do I need more reasons?

Whatever the reason, today is the day.

In 60 weeks, I turn 40. When I think of everything I could imagine having in my life, the only thing missing is truly health and fitness. And it impacts my life today, I'm sure, and I don't want it to.

I've tried (and had success) with different things before. Almost 4 years ago, when I was at my heaviest, my sister-in-law gave me an eating plan, and I was able to lose 15 pounds. Gained a few back, for sure. Then, getting ready for my wedding last October, I wanted to look good in the dress, regardless of the number, and had a personal trainer to help - about 20 sessions to help get a bit more fit for the day. I was happy with how I looked. And that was about 10 pounds ago. Again.

So, here are the aspects to my plan, more comprehensive than any attempt in the past:

1) Join Weight Watchers Online. (Done, including taking advantage of the offer that showed up in my inbox this morning to save $25 if I sign up - The Universe Sent Me A Sign)

1a) Set up mobile.weightwatchers.com on iPhone. Done.

2) Take "Before" Pictures. Done. Not posting yet... May do some day, but for now, they are just for me. Robert is all about "how can I help?" and this was his first task. He's the official photographer of "Kathy 30 60"

3) Start a blog. Done. Got a great suggestion this morning to start a blog -- helps me be more accountable to the outside world for my progress, a great way to record small steps (and step backs) and just use as an outlet, and ultimately (hopefully??) help to connect with other people facing the same challenges. On my blog I hope to share:

• what i'm eating
• if i'm exercising
• how i'm doing with WW
• how i'm doing with overall goals
• overall feelings/observations about the whole thing

4) Commit/Launch excercise plan. In Progress. My goal right now (from zero) is to weekly either go to the gym once and do something outside once, or go to the gym twice. I obviously expect this to grow over time, but for the first month, committing to 2 sessions of exercise is going to be a change from my current sedentary life.


That's the plan right now. Thanks to all of you who support me in my goals, and help to celebrate accomplishments and encourage after setbacks...