Decluttering my body will be a long road. I did not get into the shape I am in overnight. I began thinking about my body seriously around the first of December. By the 15th, I was ready for a full commitment to do this thing. My daughter talked to me and encouraged me. Now, I am on my way. It may take 2 years to get where I want to be, but I have begun. I tell myself I am in this for the long haul, not the short hill. Weigh in today has me down 7 lbs since I signed up with my fitness pal, a website to help aid caloric information and nutrition. I am down 10 lbs since December 1st. I don't feel a great deal lighter yet, but my clothes are starting to fit better. I guess I should get my camera on this job. I get all excited about the progress and then remind myself that it is the long haauuuuul that we are after. Changing the mind, directing the mouth, and enjoying life without an extra 70 lbs. It is not just a weight loss thing, but a path changer. I will not be changing direction. My new path will run parallel to old trail offering switchovers any time offering the old ways of sweet indulgence without a picture of the future results. I think I will start a visual progress chart to show myself where I have been and where the destructive way can lead. Anyway, I am quietly optimistic watching the scale drop, while dreading the plateaus that I know will be along the way. STEADY AS SHE GOES!