Weight Managment Program

I'm getting some help in my battle to shed some pounds from Kaiser's HealthMedia Weight Management Program, a free online program customized for Kaiser members (they also have programs to stop smoking, for stress management, etc).

I entered in my scary numbers, including weight and waist circumference. I checked boxes next to "I never exercise" and "I eat to control my emotions." I admitted sweets were my ultimate weakness, and I entered the name and email address of a friend who can support me (you know who you are).

After 15 minutes or so, I was introduced to my "plan." It focuses on helping me lose 5 pounds at a time in 6-week increments, which sounds very manageable. I'll be weighing myself every week at the same time, setting goals, and more. First step? Keeping a daily journal that forces you to look at the choices you are currently making..

So tomorrow I'm going to try to eat no more than 2,021 calories (the magic number just to maintain, according to this program), and log every bite of food. More on the journal and plan coming up...