And we're off!!!

Today is the first day of the Dieting for a D.A.D. challenge...and after yesterday's weigh-in I'm more than ready to get this weight loss journey started.

So far there are 27 people who have asked to join to share my journey and I'm happy to say that many of them are not only sponsoring my weight loss, they're taking it a step further and have decided to lose the weight along with me. 

Today when I checked our Facebook page I saw so many people who found the courage to tell everyone their true weight. If you've never been overweight you have no idea how hard it is. It's not just stepping on the scale that's hard, it's being willing to put it all out there for others to see.  You have to admit your weakness for food, hold your chin up high above the shame you feel and announce to the world that it all ends TODAY.  You will never again see those numbers on the scale, you will never again be held powerless to the allure of food. 

We are stronger than our cravings, we will take control of our lives and we WILL succeed!