a new high that's actually a low

I went to the doctor today and I have reached a new high, I am offically 40 pounds over my "usual" weight.  now, this didn't happen overnight, I've been steadily gaining weight (and increasing my clothes size) for about 5 1/2 years now.  but today was a wakeup call, I've got to do something about my weight.  I know that it will take some hard work, but hopefully putting my thoughts and struggles down here will help keep me accountable and actually reach my goal which is to lose 20 pounds by the end of this year and be back at my "usual" weight by the end of 2012.