Well today was the big weigh-in (emphasis on BIG). Since I have made a commitment to the loss of 15 lbs I feel that I also must give a honest starting weight (emphasis on HONEST)My pre-coffee & pre-juice weight is 173 ibs. Mercy me! I'm not totally surprised, just disappointed that I have gained back all the weight that I had lost in 2009. Enough self loathing... I am going to just do it! But HOW I ask? I'm done with going to Weight Watchers,(even though I hold a life-time membership), I did the Atkin's Diet, Nutra System too...... I even did the Cabbage Soup Diet and turned the girls on to it at my dentist office! They all work! I lost weight! But now ( Jan. 18, 2010 I'm right back at the weight... plus some, that I started at! So I am going to try again but what do I need to do differently?? I want to stay away from artificial sweetners, I want to include some fats, some carbs and some protein. I want to use portion control,(now that's a big deal since I have a big appetite). I want to eat 4-5 small meals as I know that keeps the monster appetite in submission. There's my guide lines for my weight loss journey 2010. But more than that, I'd like to keep the excess weight off. So wish me well, join me if you want, and off I go to a slimmer, more healthy me. (Yes, my husband is going on this journey with me!) And so it begins!