This isn't my first time on the weight loss merry-go-round...
I know enough about nutrition and exercise to know better, but I still stall out in the motivation department. I also have difficulties not looking to food for emotional comfort. But I have let this go far enough and it is time for (yet another) new beginning. Oh well, at least I haven't given up...

Some other details about my journey...

I am single, with no children, but live in my own house with a roommate and my beautiful 1 year old boxer/black lab mix puppy. I work many hours a week in I.T. so finding, not only the time to exercise but the energy at the end of stress-filled days, is not always easy...though I am trying to make it a priority.

In addition to my job, I also sing professionally in 2 local jazz bands. I would love to exude more confidence on stage by being in better shape. Performance is all about confidence, which I've been lacking in lately due to my weight gain.

I also struggle with Rheumatoid Arthritis pain which makes working out very difficult when I have major flare-ups. Because of my condition, I am slowly attempting to cut gluten out of my diet which is known to help control the inflammation in my joints.