So I just found this sight I guess I wil take some time to introduce myself. I am turning 30 in 2 months and the this thirtieth year of life has really brought some awareness, growth, acceptance and self love into my life. I am leaving the tubby twenties and entering the terrific thirties with ease. We have recently had a diabetes scare with my 7 year old daughter. We haven't gotten the test results back yet however even the thaught of this has really opened the eyes of our household. I have made the decision to join Team Diabetes in enter into my first marathon. The marathon is taking place in Hawaii in December. I am beginning my training for this marathon in the morning. The next two weeks my husband is on nights so the mornings before my children rise is a perfect time for me to begin the regular training sessions. I am becoming a runner. I am very excited and looking forward to the next change in my life. I am going to be runner that sounds wonderful to me. A new venture, a new hobby, a new anything is always good. My gym is also putting in squash courts so I am going to become a regular squash player as well. I am celebrating my thirtieth in two months but more importanty then that I am celebrating finally opening my mind to change and realizing that what I have been doing for the past 10 years has not been effective. I have the support of a wonderful man and four of the most beautiful children. I have no excuses, no fears, no worries, nothing is in my way of reaching my goal. The road is bright, the road is clear, all successes are witing for me and I can see them I just have to start taking one step after the other and slowly but surely get to that goal. I am reaching my ideal weight, I am reaching my ideal body, I am reaching all goals, I am knocking them down one by one. I am very excited to find this site, and i am excited to meet and chat with people ready to take the next step.