What exactly is a dilettante dieter?

I am a dilettante dieter. I try a different diet almost monthly. Right now, I have subscriptions to Jillian Michael's and SparkPeople’s online programs. I have two copies of the 17 Day Diet. I keep my eye on Weight Watchers, but don't belong--right now. I'm always searching the internet for the right diet. My problem is it takes me a long time to get the weight off, and I frequently get too frustrated to continue. I have terrible eating habits. I love chips and anything sweet. I despise diet food. Who wants fiber in your ice cream? Or artificial sweeteners in your oatmeal? How is that healthy? How is that supposed to make me "better"?

I am, depending on my mood, 40 to 60 pounds overweight. The BMI tests place me as fat, but not obese. I think being 5'6" helps, but not too much. I'm usually a size 14, but I don't like to advertise that fact. (I'm sure anyone who looks at me could guess.)

I offer great diet advice. I mean, who better than me to tell everyone the best way to lose weight? I realize I'd have a lot more credibility if I weighed 120 pounds.  The reason I have so much knowledge is, in the past year, I've been on: The No-S Diet, Weight Watchers, eat up to 1200 calories a day diet, Atkins, eat two meals a day diet, eat one meal a day diet, Jillian Michael's diet plan and the 17 Day Diet.  That's just the past 12 months.  Right now, I'm liking the 17 Day Diet. 

This blog is about the journey. It's also a tool to hold myself accountable. You are more than welcome to come along.

I need and want to lose at least 50 pounds. If I keep gaining at this rate, they'll have to bury me in a piano case.  I really don't want that.  I will lose the weight, but I warn you, I am not the most consistent person on the planet. So if you need a consistent partner in this journey, you should find someone else. But if you're serious about losing weight, and a bit of a goof, come along.  Always feel free to offer advice and comments.