Newbie :)

Hey there y'all. My name is Jennifer. I am a junior in college at New Mexico State University. I am originally from Altoona, Pennsylvania (yea....I know a long way from home just to go to school) I like it down here though, its not bad. I compete on both the Track/Field and Soccer team.

My main reason for doing this to get into playing shape for soccer like I was in high school. To do this, I would need to lose at least 40 pounds. However, I am flabbergasted at how this will happen because most of my weight gain is from weight lifting from track and field. On the other hand, I know I have not been watching what I eat and my weight as often as I should.

My first goal that I am starting with is a small goal. In months previous, I would set goals but never really stuck with them. Hence the reason starting small. My first goal is to track my food for a solid two weeks. I plan on achieving this by never closing down this website so I always remember what I need to do.

Another goal of mine is to lose 15 pounds before Spring Break (5 weeks away). I want to do this because my mother is supposed to be coming down to see me for a week by then and I want her to see that it can really happen.

I also am going to be a Physical Education teacher and I believe in practicing what you preach. I don't have to worry about the athletic part of the deal because I am very active in sports and activities (soccer, track, racquetball, hiking, canoeing, cycling, etc..), but I need to start having a healthier, more balanced diet so the children can also know what it feels like to be completely healthy.

I am doing this for my friends, my family, my future students, and most importantly I am doing it for ME.

I hope I can meet someone on here to help hold me accountable and keep me encouraged when I stray. Good luck to all you as well as we embark in our endeavours to LOSE WEIGHT!!!!



Jenn