WEIGHTING the options......

Well a couple of weeks ago I had a melt down. I realized my birthday was a couple of months away and it would be my 32nd birthday. Now for most people this would a happy time. A time to celebrate. And don't get me wrong I am very greatful for all I have in my life. I have the best family and friends anyone could ask for. However this realization brought tears to my eyes as for I would only have a year left. I am sure some of you are asking - what are you talking about? But the thought of my mom dying at the young age of 33 has hit really hard. If that were me I would only have one year left. I am not sure all the factors that lead to my moms heartattack, but I do know she was out of shape, overweight, over worked, and very stressed. As I look at my life I notice I am following down her same path. As much as I would love to be like my mom to die at the age of 33 is not in my plan. Thats when it hit me! Are you going to sit here and cry or are u going to get off your butt and do something about it. So that day I meet with a trainer at Golds Gym. After learning how bad I had let myself go I decided I was ready for a change. I was going to make the time to take care of myself so I could in turn live to take care of my family. I joined Golds Gym weighting 152 lbs and 32% body fat. I am starting this blog to help me deal with all the ups and downs I will have along the journey. I also want my kids to know we are not blessed with "Skinny" genes it is not going to be easy, but it is going to be worth it. Feel free to comment, share healthy recipies, workouts, etc. And join me in the journey. My goal is to be 118 lbs a year from now. I somewhat feel this is a steep goal, but my trainer assures me it is reachable. So here we go!!!!