When you are just starting out do you really need a goal! 20 pounds, 40 pounds 80 pounds! Does the amount you want to lose really matter? Do we need  thoughts of: 10 days 10 pounds; bikini by summer; 50 pounds! The answer is no! The object should be GET HEALHY! Don't beat yourself up! If you lose something be happy! If you don't lose, ask yourself, how do I feel? I just started and I feel pretty good! I walked in the cold wind and rain, but, it doesn't matter, I feel good! I'm not doing a triathalon anytime soon and I'm ok with that. I did make a major decision today......no french fries for the next month! See not a big committment, just a little one.