Here's how I'm doing it:
In April 2003, a coworker mentioned that Weight Watchers had an online program. I liked the idea of WW, just had an antipathy towards attending meetings of any kind. So I checked out the online version and joined. And I followed the directions: smaller portions, water, more veggies, dairy, journal everything you put in your mouth, count the points, and eventually, exercise. Not exercise right away, just couldn't manage much at first. But even without much exercise, I started losing. In May, I discovered Bootcamp Buddies. I recommend it only for those willing to follow WW 24/7--i.e., no "vacations." It is a wonderful forum for anyone who is serious about losing weight without going on a trendy diet or major surgery.
Will power? Don't have it.
Motivation? I can't really tell you. Suddenly, I was tired of the weight. Don't know why. I do know it stopped being a matter of vanity, started being a matter of comfort and health. But I haven't been diagnosed with anything serious or weight-related (thank goodness). But the myriad inconveniences that obesity causes every day just became too much. I longed to be comfy in my body.
Now I am. But I haven't arrived at goal. I am still on my journey.
Here is one bit of wisdom I can share: I became much happier once I realized that this is for life. And in order to do this for life, I had to choose a way of eating that made me happy. This makes me happy. I am not into deprivation. I am not into suffering and sacrifice. I avoid "diet foods" (ok not entirely, but mostly). I embrace moderation. Who'd a thunk it?
For all the pages that have helped me on my journey, check out my links page.
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