Growing up in a family where obesity seemed genetically inevitable I made a promise to myself that I would not fall into that same trap. Well after college, marriage and a baby I did just that. Unhappy with this seeemingly hopeless fate i decided to beat hope and fate and take charge of my life. Now 3 years and a loss of 62 lbs. later, I continue my mission and look forward to encouraging my readers to begin theirs.