A short, familiar story! You will find a lot of folks here can completely empathize with you and can help you on your journey!
One thing right off the bat I want to suggest is to lurk around the "maintainers" forum. I am not there yet myself, but I have learned (through those who have taken it off and KEPT it off) that maintaining is the harder battle. Maybe getting a head start on your longterm maintenance plan this time around is a good of place to start as any. You already know HOW to lose weight as your prior experience has proven to you. You just need to figure out how to make forever changes.
Also, I want to say I am so totally in your boat - hate exercise, don't love water. So I drink tea, and crystal light and diet soda and water with lemon in it if I have no other choice.
As far as exercise, I JUST started exercising 2 months ago. I decided that I was going to concentrate on how to eat healthfully before worrying about moving. Now that I started moving, I am actually starting to enjoy it - and if you had told me a year ago I would put those words into writing, I would ask you to pass along whatever you were smoking 'cos that is just wacky talk! I couldn't comfortable walk a city block this time last year, and now I am jogging / walking for 40 minutes 4 times a week.
I guess my point (besides a hearty WELCOME) is that planning is a good thing! Planning and taking things one step at a time.
Good luck on your journey! I can't wait to see your progress!
~Bee
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