Truly the Beginning...

So, now's a good a time as any to begin my journey. The first of October, fall is here...my feelings of wanting to feel good and look good are stronger than ever; however, my obsession with food has always seemed to get in the way. It was suggested to me to create this blog as a way of tracking my progress and gaining incentive to lose the weight I need to. A little about me...I guess some of you may read this and laugh but in reality, I have 40 pounds to lose. Doesn't sound like a lot however it's more than the 40 pounds. It's being able to triumph over food. Being able to say no and not go back and change my mind seconds later. Addiction is a big problem in my family. My father is a compulsive gambler and my older/younger brother, a drug addict. Initially I was happy that I escaped what they have to endure...but now that I take a step back, I realize that here I am, not totally escaping addiction...why, I'm just addicted to a different thing...FOOD. People don't see ADDICTION to food a problem. Some just feel you can stop eating at any point in time...diet, lose the weight. You're just lacking in motivation. I've heard it all, from everyone. When I started hiding my eating I knew I had a problem.

Tomorrow I will truly start...by posting my stats...uuuggghhhh, that's going to be fun. So, stay tuned for by beginning stats and join in this incredible journey with me.