I have made a really firm decision that this year will be the year..... the year I feel good about myself, the year i build my confidence, the year I can look in the mirror without being self critical, the year I can smile inside...... most important the year i dont question my self worth.

I started my weightloss journey last January, and as much as I kept an awareness of making healthier choices in my head the motivation/will power/routine wavered back and forth and I ended 2011 2 stone lighter. I'm still proud that I lost, and it certainly moved in the right direction but had i been more diligent I could have achieved so much more..... hence the dedication and change in attitude this time around.

So since first of January I have lost 8lbs....... i'm really pleased with that result from initial 2 weeks but am aware these things always start of with relatively significant weightloss at the begining. My overall target is to lose another 70lbs. I need to break things down though and have more achievable short term goals. So my first goal is to lose 30lbs by my Birthday at the end of April........ and I guess the only than that can stop me is myself or lame excuses!!

Wish me luck!

Hi there Ems

Welcome on board. It's certainly an interesting forum to be on... (just ignore the spam ). Sometimes I feel like I'm talking to myself here lol so it would be nice to have some new company.