I'm sipping on a acai/mixed berry health nut drink diluted with water (I can never drink straight juice) and it tastes funky but I tell myself it's for the greater good. The greater good... that's how I want to start thinking about my new journey.. it's not only about weight loss but about treating myself better and loving myself more- and not going through the motions to please other people or feel accepted. I want to trust my instincts and feel pride in my choices and attitudes- I hope that being on sparkpeople will help me along and give me inspiration and support. I think support is the main thing... to not have to go this alone. I had started a weight loss plan with a friend but our goals were different and I felt like if I committed to losing weight with her I would eventually make a mistake and let her down.. and I didn't think our shaky friendship could survive it- so I would rather get support from the kindness of strangers. =D