more than just talking about it

So, here I sit. 2011 and just 7 lbs down from my highest weight. I was 27 lbs down at one point. Then I quit trying. I had kept a good portion of it off and then the holidays hit and I lost all control. So now have to lose that 20 lbs all over again. *sigh*

I guess the good news is that it's the new year and everyone is back on the weight loss band wagon! It's somehow easier when everyone is on board. The plan is exactly the same 1800 calories and I plan to move. In fact, I am going back to water aerobics tonight. I want/need to lose the weight for many reasons. But I think mobility is one of my biggest motivators right now. I feel, act and move like I am 80 years old. It would be funny, if it weren't so true. I am actually thrilled to be back on plan today. I am excited to lose the first 60 lbs and get under 300. I know that my mobility will be soooo improved under 300. I will be able to do so much more.

I am going to try and eat a little cleaner as well. I believe that it's the overall calories that counts, but that if I will clean up my calories, I will lose faster. And I know the more I move, the faster I will lose. This isn't a race for me, but...there are many things happening in the spring this year that I would like to be as small as possible.

1. We promised Jake that we would buy hubby and I bikes this year. At 360, am not getting on a bike, but under 300 might be doable.
   
   
2. My 25th class reunion is in June. Not that I wasn't heavy at my 20th, but I certainlt don't want to be BIGGER! And smaller would be nice.
   
   
3. Hubby turns 40 in August. We will be having a big party and I would like to be as small as possible by then.

I do believe that at my weight, I should be able to lose quicker than I have been. Last year when I was doing really well, I lost 17 lbs the first month. While that's not bad, I really think I should be able to lose faster than that. Especially in the beginning! But right now the rules are 1800 calories and movement every day and I will tweak the rules as I go!!