A change of Seasons and new Beginnings

Well people, I think Fall is officially upon us and for me, that means work is gearing up. Tonight is our Opening Night of the 2008-2009 season, scary. It's kind of like the first day of school...kind of.
Fall always reminds me of a new beginning. In the past that meant a new year of school, the start of Football season, my birthday and a change to my favorite season. I tend to look at the beginning of Fall like some people do January 1st, its a new slate for me.
In recognition that I need a jump start and a fresh beginning I thought about the WW meeting that me and my friend attend. I love her, she is fabulous! We try and walk each week to earn some Activity Points and catch up about life. Its the one activity that I do with a friend that DOESN'T revolve around food. So last weekend, we were walking around Central Park and discussing the meeting, leader, and the other people there. I was a bit put off last week since she put me on the spot about The Core program. I was the only one in the meeting that follows this and it is rarely mentioned, only in passing about how people are too scared to try it! As we walked I said that I particularly didn't like our leader, she was odd and I didn't feel a good connection to her. Not to mention there was some people that also attended our meetings that I didn't care for. I was relieved to find out that she felt the same. The leader always talks about her weight loss of 40lbs and how she did it on the old plan. That's fine and dandy, but what about now? What can I do now to lose the weight? We both want someone that is a bit more up with the times. So, since we like the location, we are sticking with that, but will be weighing in on Friday's. I am hoping that this leader and the people who attend are a good fit. Here's hoping for a new change and fresh beginning.