40 and only getting younger

what brought me to MFP, I just celebrated my 40th and I have to say I celebrated it like a rock star! After I was done I think I suffered a small heart attack. Now I a on a mission to eat right and exercise. I do have two children who are now active and into soccer so that means they want to practice. So I figure its time to cut the drinking out and start to eat right so I can keep up with them.

This is were I need your help as I go through this journey I need ideas on recipes and exercise tips. I just need motivation to keep me from falling to the dark side!