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I feel the same way. When I did weight Watcher's, I seemed to lose more. I think it was due to going to meetings. I am hoping this will work for me.

Is there someone you can talk to closer to home or someone to work with you.. maybe a gf or something.. there are pro's and con's to having a support system like that but essectially it comes down to you. What reason would keep you motivated to do it? Would it take a heart attack? Seeing the scales rocket up? What will it take?

Being accountable to someone else is really a good start. so is the bare naked truth, take a picture of your self once a month. It's easy to cheat if no one knows. What keeps holding you back inside, what was that thought that made you say "of the he.. with it? Work on that. when you discover the real reason, you will succeed.

Just do it and dont look back.....This is your life you alone are in control of it for right now....this is no dress rehearsal...what ever you want to accomplish is within your grasp so jump high ....comfort food makes us lazy ...alone in lonely in life til we discover the world and see the sun rise ....I did it and yes I have cheated at times ...but the sno balls I crave are in the past ....and the size 4 jeans I have on are really worth it...I feel so much better not carrying around my burden of weight....and it was all because I ate too much comfort food......now my habits have changed and I am well aware of what it would meant to go back there again....Yes you are right ...this blog though really I dont know if anyone was really looking at it was my black board to success I posted some of my frustrations and weight loss ...it was good to have it there it kept me going....a constant ....the other thing was my sister she never failed to power walk with me .......but the true key was

Thank you! I haven't heard of that, but I will definitely give it a look! Right now, I'm just sticking to poultry, fish, veggies and grains.

Good for you! It's important to realize that a little praise is good for keeping you motivated! I know you talked a lot about dieting. I'm not trying to push anything at you - but have you heard of the G.I diet? It was recommneded to me by my doctor and has lots of food choices so you don't feel starved or deprived. Good Luck with your goals!!!