It's been a little more than a year since I posted because of a heavy work schedule. That has changed and so I'm back. The good news is that I have reached a normal BMI and only need to lose about five more pounds to reach my goal. How did I do it? It's been a process.

First of all I set my mind to do it and then I set goals to help me accomplish the steps it takes to get there. I started with exercise and simple steps like limiting desserts and snacks. That helped me lose 10 pounds but then I stuck there even with walking an hour a day. Like it or not, that meant I was still taking in too much food...too many calories.

There is no magic number of calories right for everyone, but I started counting calories again to make sure I don't eat too much but to also make sure I'm eating enough. It's worked! And it can work for you.