Last year I went on a low carb diet and lost 25 lbs. I was pleased, but by December I'd had enough. So this year I gained back 15 lbs. Not a good cycle! In fear of gaining back everything I'd worked so hard to lose, I have been on a quest for a more sustainable weight loss program.

I've listened to seminars on CDs while I commute, started a weight management class--all kinds of expensive things!--and I have learned a lot. Or at least been reminded of a lot. It's not rocket science: it's mostly just common sense. Still, I am glad certain things have been pointed out to me, brought to my attention.

I'm no expert, but I have a lot of ideas to share and have met a lot of people who are looking for this kind of information. Hence, the blog. I've never blogged before, and I don't really know what I'm doing, but I thought it would be worth a try. Not all these ideas will work for everyone, but my hope is that everyone who visits this blog regularly will find something useful, experience a certain sense of solidarity with other visitors, maybe share some of her own ideas, and end up feeling informed and supported--and hopefully motivated!