Today is the first day of the rest of my life. How many times have I said that? Waaayyy too many to even count. I hope this time is different, but can never say with exact certainty that it will be. I am almost 36 years old and my husband says it's all downhill from here. I'm having a difficult time disagreeing with him, but don't want to give up the fight yet. You see, I've gained a lot of weight since I eat every time life throws change my way.

The thing about it is change happens all the time and I've got to find a better way to cope. After lots of thought, I figured seeing progress or failure in black and white might help. Like an accountability thing. I'm not big on fb, and I feel weird posting stuff, but maybe a blog a week might help me stay on track.

Today I started planning meals. I do know that preparation is the best way to make this work. I've been getting recipes off Hungry Girl and Weelicious mostly and just praying that I can find a way to make this stick. I looked at the 10 day weather outlook and planned meals accordingly. I like comfort foods on cold days (who am I kidding? I'll seek comfort anytime!) I start on Thursday, December 26. I'll do my best to make healthy choices until then, but the real planning starts that day.

January 2, 2014, I will join a local gym and start a 6-day exercise program.

This journey will probably take a long time because I want to execute it properly. I've tried low-carb and know it works, but I cannot realistically make it work long term. I want to be in this for the long haul and I want to be good at food. This is not so I can fit into my old size 6 seven's by May; this is so I can live and be better. This is for my life. If it takes 11 months or 11 years, I want to learn to make better choices and be better...for my husband, for my kids, for me.

Hi, I'm Heather. I'm a total food addict and this is my not-so anonymous attempt at change.