The first one

Having spent almost the entirety of my almost 30 years on earth overweight, this seems like the perfect opportunity to fulfill two dreams: writing and finally getting control of my weight. When I was younger I wanted to be thin. I wanted to look good in clothes and it had little to do with being healthy. What 14 year old cares about long term health? I wanted to fit in with my friends. I am tired of reading books like Bridget Jones’ Diary that talk about being so fat, but normal people would kill to weigh 140 pounds. For the past three years I have consumed what I want. Aside from a couple of weeks here and there I have ignored the basic idea of being responsible for my own health. You have, too. I figure this online journal is for all of us. Can I do it? Can you? We'll see.