tales from the scales

Ok, the big day is here. The big May day weight loss challenge begins today. I'm not sure how everyone is going to do this, but I plan on starting small. I have dieted for years, and years and years and finally in the last few years I just completely gave up. I can lose some weight but I can never keep it off. I joined TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) one time and lost 60 pounds in 10 months. I gained 75 in the next 10 months. So with all that under my belt my weight loss plan is to start small and take it in baby steps. I plan to start drinking lots of water tomorrow. I also plan to find a way to walk some every day. I used to walk a couple of miles a day and now I can't even think about it without getting tired. I am a serious sugar addict so I hope to cut down on that a little. Pepsi is my favorite thing in the world and my worst enemy. I get through each day by drinking caffeine and sugar. I hope to eventually change over to diet, but that will be another step I can climb up to eventually. I know myself well enough by now to know if I start a big strict diet I will not stick to it. I am 40 years old now and I need to start making some healthier decisions, I can't keep putting it off I need to do it now. My goal is to lose 30 pounds during this challenge. I think that is a realistic goal for me without setting myself up for a big disappointment. I want to wish everyone good luck!