I'm 30 year old from Iowa. I have a Computer Information Systems degree and work in Environmental Health. I am an independent, confident, witty, intelligent woman...only problem is: I'm trapped in this overweight body that I'm sick of! This summer I had my epiphany...nobody is going to do this for me! I have become so aware that I want to be healthy and fit and I can do it! I have a good support system of friends and family so I have my encouragement! I have been taking opportunities to be more active and really watching my calories. I have been eating smaller portions and more frequently along with regular exercise in efforts to energize my metabolism.


First mini-goal is to lose 20 pounds by the end of August. I'm down almost 10 so halfway there! UPdate: I MADE IT ON 8-30-2006!

Second mini-goal is to break through this plateau! UPDATE: finally dropped another nearly 10 pounds!

Third goal.......get serious! Having a contest with work pal to drink 1/2 my weight's worth of ounces of water per day....so 115oz is the goal. Also, staying within calories. This is an attempt to break through plateau #2.