Acceptable Challenges

So here I am again. Lost weight the first time but fell short of the goal. Joined again, but wound up taking FMLA from work to care for my mother (out of state) who's health took a turn for the worse. Wound up gaining the lost weight+. So now I am back home and ready to do this again. Not much into working out with others, but on my own is tough. I'm hoping working out with my friend will keep me on track.