Where has the time gone?? Unfortunately I know where the calories have gone........

I had such wonderful plans to report to my blog daily about my efforts to lose weight. That was 20 pounds ago. I don't know what happened. I ate a pan of brownies and the rest is a blur.

I now can only fit into one pair of pants and they are starting to wear out. I have to get focused and get my life under control.....starting with my weight.

I have been successful in losing weight various times through my life. The steps that I have found to be essential are:

1. surround myself with good nutritious food
2. make a plan
3. keep a record of everything that I eat
4. exercise
5. increase my daily movement. Sitting at the computer or watching tv won't use many calories but sweeping and doing other chores will. It will also get my house clean. Filling my day with extra movement won't add up to huge calorie usage but it is amazing how quickly they add up.

I know from experience that those steps bring success. I just need to focus and make it a daily priority. We'll see how it goes. Hopefully it won't be another 8 months before I report back because that will probably mean another 20 pound weight gain.