1700 calories a day . . .

I found out yesterday that I've gained twelve pounds over the last year, or so. I also found out that my BMI is just over the recommended line. This is tough news. I've not had a lot of trouble with my weights. I used to be much lighter than this. Not that long ago, when I was in college, I was forty pounds lighter than I am now. I've never had to diet, but I have been active most of my life, until I started working.

I'm kind of bummed. I've been going back and forth for the last few months, saying I'm going to exercise and then doing it for a day and then stopping, etc. It's really hard. I went home recently and my mom was really on my case about it, too. It's a very emotional problem for me, as I"m sure it is for a lot of people. Mom kept saying it was "easy" to lose weight. More calories out than calories in sure may be simple, but it's DEFINITELY NOT EASY.