Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Introducing me

Hi - My name is Amanda, and I live in Tyler, Texas. I am 26 years old (my birthday is in two weeks... Oh wait, one week!!! gasp!) I am married, and i have two kids, Kathryn and Jonathan, 6 and 5 (They are 18 months apart). I am a work at home mom (medical transcrptionist), so I see how bad obesity is rampant in our health system, not to mention all the other health problems it causes. I have recently been introduced to the BFFM system, currenlty reading the book, and working on a plan. My main problem is working out; I can't seem to find the time. I have always had body-image issues, although looking back at some pictures, I don't really know what I was thinking then! What I wouldn't give to look like that now (sigh)... Anyway, my dad has alot of heart problems, he had open heart surgery at 39, and my mom just died at 46, so lets just say I have motivation to NOT let my health go bad, especially if its something I can help, like my weight. I am currently approximately 5 feet 9-10 inches, and my BF% is approx 28%. My goal is to get to 18% body fat and lose about 40-50 pounds in 4-6 months.