Here I am...(Jazz Hands)

**The following story is completely true (at least to the best of my memory). Some of the names have been changed to protect the skinny.

     I write for a living..not well, mind you, but I do write for a living and about a lot of things: People, places, things, events. Given that I write all day, every day,  you'd think I'd have no trouble writing this blog. You would be wrong. I've actually written 2 other drafts of a blog and deleted both of them.  I deleted them because they were about me and I have to admit, I really hate writing about myself.

 But since this journey is all about getting out of my "comfort zone" here I go:

A few months back, I went to the doctors office for a routine check-up which naturally included being weighed. When I got on the scale, I had to do a triple (not double) take. I weighed more than I had ever in years. I cried all through the doctor's visit (which made for a very awkward visit, let me tell you).

 It was around this time that I asked God to help me lose weight and out of the blue, this glorious opportunity came about.  I joke that I should have been a bit more specific in my prayers (I mean really, who blogs about dieting) but the truth is, this may be exactly what I need to do to finally start making some much needed lifestyle changes).

I was so excited to meet the folks on the Biggest Winner team this past Saturday. Many team mates have talked and written about how  it felt like we were old friends from the first day we started. They're absolutely right. Maybe it's because we're nervous, maybe it's because have the same goal, who knows? But I can honestly say these are some of the nicest people I have met (and believe me, I would say something if they weren't :)

Walking the Buddy's Race Against Cancer walk was a lot of fun. I had such a great time talking with Marie (sorry if I talked your ear off, btw) and Amanda. It seemed like we had been friends for decades. When we crossed the finish line, I thought to myself, 'I can't wait to do more walks with these great people' (actually I thought, 'Man I am really out of shape', and THEN I thought I can't wait to do more walks with these people."

Each and everyone on this team is here for a personal reason.  I hope that this blog will help people follow us on this unique and exciting journey together. We're all different, but we all have a common goal and we are all truly blessed to be part of this amazing team.

"I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me"

Philippians 4:13