The only way you change your life is through the renewing of your mind.
-Mike Murdoch
There's the old saying that says, "If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always got." Writing down everything you eat keeps your accountable and keeping up with your workouts will show you how you are progressing and getting stronger.
This is a simple way to begin the trek to permanent weight loss. Take one day at a time. One foot in front of the other. This is the beginning of a beautiful journey.