I have been on FS since September, 2011. My progress has been really slow. It is time that I get serious and use the advantages of FS to get myself in gear. No excuses!

The thing I also have to remember is that it is a journey. The good news is that I weighed 219lbs five years ago and have lost 43lbs and kept it off. Now I need to write down goals so accountability will push me along! I have found a walking buddy so I hope and pray that we stick together. It is so easy to talk yourself out of things. I must write my goals down like others have done so I hold my own "hand to the fire." What I have been doing has not worked so far so I will start at the beginning! I am taking into account that as I lose more, it may go more slowly. So, here are my goals:

Sept.& Oct. 2012 Lose 8lbs. Weight 180
Nov. & Dec. 2012 Lose 6lbs. 176
Jan. & Feb. 2013 Lose 6lbs. 170
Mar. & Apr. 2013 Lose 6lbs. 164
May & Jun. 2013 Lose 5lbs. 159
July & Aug. 2013 Lose 4lbs. 155

My ultimate goal is to lose 40lbs. I want to map out my weight loss for the next year. By mapping this out by months, it does not seem so unachievable. Wish me luck.