Why I'm Starting a Weight-Loss Blog

I've been pretty reluctant to ever do a weight-loss themed blog. For one thing, I think they can be pretty boring to read. For another, I think I've always been afraid to advertise my efforts to lose weight, because it can be awfully embarrassing when time goes by and I've had no success at all, and all of my acquaintances are aware of my failure. However, to be realistic, most of my friends know I'm trying to lose weight, so what's the difference if I blog about it?

This week, when my husband got the New iPad, I got his original iPad as a hand-me-down, and as most people probably do, I started immediately searching for cool new apps. Most of what I downloaded was free, but when I went searching for something that might help me with the goal of losing weight and getting healthy, I couldn't find any good, free apps. I did, however, find an app that looked very useful and was by far the most expensive app I have ever or will ever download. But the reviews were good, and I was tempted to try it. It's called 52 Weight Loss Missions. The idea is to, over time, complete 52 missions that will contribute to the overall goal of weight loss. Some of them are action-oriented, but many of them have more to do with the psychology of trying to lose weight. They are very practical and down-to-earth. I appreciate the author's approach, as well as her perspective--she has struggled with her weight most of her adult life, but eventually achieved success herself, not through any gimmicks or fads, but mostly by adjusting her thinking. She encourages users to journal or blog about their progress. I have NEVER been able to stick to a journal, so I thought I'd try a blog instead; I think I'll be more likely to keep up with it if I have readers (though they be few in number.)

So here we are! In the beginning, I plan to blog about the various missions we are assigned according to the app, and if I seem to be making any progress, of course I will include that in bold, capitalized letters (the online equivalent of shouting from the rooftops.)