This is all about the weight.

I'm a single mum of three - two still at home. One is in high school and the other is a young adult with disabilities.  My middle child is in Brisbane at uni. I live in Queensland, work full time and study part-time at uni. My weight has been a sneakingly increasing issue since my divorce 8 years ago. Now I'm 50 this temporary gain has grown to 20kg and looking permanent.

 It was one of my children who, with serious concern, said at Christmas that she loves me just as I am, always has and always will, but now she is worried about my health. That was my wake up call to stop and have a good look at myself. As a health professional I know only too well how serious the health risks are and how they skyrocket with each passing year. She is right - it is time.    

Me on the right 2004

January 2012

I have always loved practicing mindfulness meditation and dancing, both of which I have neglected for some time now. So I'm kicking off my 12wbt 1/2012 with a 'Glee dancing in my kitchen' party for one, with hair down, twirling, arms waving, feet tapping - bring it on!