This morning is what an August morning should be...comfortably cool, clear skies with an abundance of tomatoes on the vine and black-eyed Susans in my garden. Yoga and meditation by the pool got me started and was followed by breakfast (egg-muffin sandwich, coffee and cranberry juice). I plan on either a neighorhood walk or a hike with the dogs (they're always up for being my exercise buddies!) It looks like it will be Thursday before I can make a WW meeting and I'll be dragging my dd along (ki… Continue

Here I am, at the starting line...my heart is thumping, I'm nervous as can be, but in my heart I KNOW I want this more than anything. I need to do this, not just for me but for my daughters. I've set a poor example of how one should take care of themselves! The time is right, the only thing holding me back is fear of yet another failed attempt. What can I do differently? This is it...blog my way thin, fit and healthy. The journey of 50 lbs begins with the single keystroke! I'm off!