Let the Games Begin!

How do I love food? Let me count the ways. As I type this I am licking the popcorn oil off of my finger tips. I have had a long and unhealthy relationship with food. While many of my friends view food as a means of reenergizing the body, to me it is so much more. Food is a friend, a shoulder to cry on, someone to share my failures and successes with. Over the years this companion has lead me down a path of self destruction that can no longer be ignored. I am diabetic, have high cholesteral, and suffer from sleep apnea. All of these conditions were created by my lack of control over food. In a few weeks I will be 48. I lost my dad at 49, from congestive heart failure caused by heart disease.

Last week, following my annual physical I decided I have to do something about my health. I was actually considering surgery, but was too afraid of not waking up from the anesthesia. I have opted instead for a medically supervised home program consisting of prepackaged food and shakes, guaranteed to bring my "sexy back" if I follow the rules. I hope that by sharing my journey on line I will be held more accountable, and hopefully will be supported and encouraged by all of you. I would like to share a "before picture" as well as progress photos along the way, but currently in addition to being a blimp, I am also technologically challenged. To those of you who have not seen me in awhile, suffice it to say that had I been on the Packers offensive line this year, Aaron Rodgers would not have been sacked nearly as much. I have ordered my starter kit for the program, and intend to begin on February 15. In the meantime I am treating myself to all the buffets in town. I have over 100 pounds to lose, and don't intend to quit until I'm half the woman I am today. Let the games begin....