I turned 30 years old on March 22, 2013. I purchased "The Spark" on July 23, 2013. I am ready to take the necessary steps that I need to, in order to give my lifestyle a makeover & to become a healthy role model for my family.

I have never been a healthy eater. For as long as I can remember, I ate whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. Most of it being fast food, or processed boxed meals. I am a decent cook, I just don't ever do it!

When I was younger, I played ...

I turned 30 years old on March 22, 2013. I purchased "The Spark" on July 23, 2013. I am ready to take the necessary steps that I need to, in order to give my lifestyle a makeover & to become a healthy role model for my family.

I have never been a healthy eater. For as long as I can remember, I ate whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. Most of it being fast food, or processed boxed meals. I am a decent cook, I just don't ever do it!

When I was younger, I played different sports for the school, so I exercised quite a bit. Now that I am in my early thirties, the poor food choices and lack of exercise have caught up to me, and continue to pile on the weight.

I am miserable right now. At almost 180 lbs (when I should be around 140 lbs), I am in a size 12 pants and embarassed to wear a bathing suit. It is definitely time to make a lifestyle change.

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