Live Long and Prosper! Jessica Isabel reporting for duty.

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Hey everyone -

Wanted to introduce myself. My name is Jessica Isabel and I'm a 25 year old teacher living in New York City. As the title suggests, a hardcore Trekkie and general nerd, who is hoping to slim down from 150 lbs. to somewhere between 130-135 lbs.

If you're interested in a longer introduction where I discuss my weight loss / health gain history, I wrote a blog post which you can find here.

I'm hoping for encouragement, support, and a little kick in the rear every once in a while. I think it's important to note that I'm not into fat-shaming or weight loss for the sake of weight loss. I can feel that my body is in poor shape these days and I want to take steps not only to lose weight but to more importantly improve my health. I don't want the bad habits I've developed in my early twenties to follow me around for the rest of my life.

If you want encouragement and support from me, add me to your friends! I'm new to MFP and I'm not quite sure how it all works, but I do know that when you have the village behind you, it can make a world of difference.

Hope and Health,
Jess