I’m sure most of you are coming from my main blog, Footprints on the Moon, but for those of you who aren’t, the basics: My name is Jennifer, and I’m 24. I’m single, with no kids, just two very spoiled cats. I have a degree in English, and I’m currently working as an administrative assistant for a security company. And I’m overweight.
The last two really go hand in hand. I’ve always been overweight… I think the last time I was thin, I was about 6 years old. But ever since I started working in my current position, the problem has only gotten worse. I am stuck sitting at desk all day long, except for when I get to go to lunch. I now weigh twenty pounds MORE than when I first decided to start dieting in January of this year. That’s not okay.
I live on the second floor of an apartment building, and just bringing in my groceries leaves me tired and out of breath. I am already at risk of diabetes simply from my family history, and my weight only puts me at higher risk. That scares me. Not to mention that it just plain makes me unhappy. I don’t like to be in pictures, I don’t like to see myself in the mirror. I don’t like the way clothes fit me, and it really makes it difficult to have any self esteem.

I’ve decided, enough is enough. I’m going to make a change, and I’m hoping that having you along for the ride will give me the accountability that has been missing in my previous attempts.