Here goes nothin'. I've tried many, many, many times before to lose weight without success. This time it'll be different. I say this because I've asked for help this time. I've recruited my husband to be my trainer. Not trainer in the "biggest Loser" sense. Just in the sense that he'll be a much needed voice in my head helping me to know what I need to be doing. He's the cook in out house and he's promised to respect that I need to eat healthier and in smaller portions. He's agreed to meet me at the gym everyday when we both get off of work so that I have a friendly familiar face in a place where I'm not all that comfortable. He's promised to watch the kids if I need to get out for a walk or bike ride. But most of all he's assured me he will be compassionate, positive, and understanding as I go through this process.

 A little about me. I hate this, but here it goes--I'm 5'3". I weigh 250lbs. My goal weight is 150lbs. 100lbs. Boy. That sure seems like a lot to lose right now. The only thing that comes to mind is "nice and slow". What else can you do. My Birthday is May 4. My anniversary is June 19. I'm hoping to be 30lbs lighter by my anniversary. That will be my goal. That gives me 5 months. I better get my butt in gear! Wish me luck.