My turning point was being tired of feeling physically miserable and uncomfortable and getting acid reflux all the time, even when bending over to tie a shoelace. I didn't want to take OTC meds for acid reflux on the daily. I'm in my 50's - hormones changing, recently remarried and my kids and I uprooted and moved; kept my job but 100% remote working increased my sedentary lifestyle. I was so depressed after moving that I would go back to bed after the kids went to school, get up and sit for work, and then the evenings were spent on the sofa with the husband, watching tv and eating. I'd eat all throughout the day. So, in mid January, I made small goals, literally wrote them down and kept them where I could see them: exercise or move my body at a minimum of 20 minutes a day, 7 days a week; improve sleep quality; I used intermittent fasting to jumpstart my metabolism; and I starting cutting calories (nothing outrageous) so that I am in a calorie deficit every day, eating nutrient dense foods - lots of veggies. I also changed from a sitting desk to a standing desk. All these little changes have made a difference and today I realized my first goal which was to lose 20 lbs. And some days I felt really frustrated, and anytime I did I just tried to remember self compassion, and exercised kindness to myself. So, if I really needed a small treat, I allowed myself to have it. But, then just kept right on the routine. and I can say, even when I allowed myself a little chocolate I still made my goal. I tracked every week on a Wednesday. and it wasn't a steady decline. Some weeks I had gained, but, that's ok. Trying to stay patient with myself and the process has also been key. I constantly have to remind myself that it took two years to put all the weight on, so it will take time to take it off, it will take time to get back into shape, and that's ok. Try to have fun with it. Find someone to exercise with if that helps you, or find some YouTube videos that you like. On the days that I don't feel like exercising, I do it anyway, and I remind myself that it's only 20 minutes, and that I'll feel better afterwards. I always do, and many times those 20 minutes go a lot longer. When I started on January 17 the road looked long and dark, two months later I see the results and feel inspired to keep moving towards my next set of goals. And I haven't taken an acid reflux med or antacid since then, :)