I'm a 30 year old mother of a beautiful six year old girl. I lost my father to heart disease when he was 50 and she was just five months old. I am determined to cut my risk for that and other health problems that come with being very overweight. I want to be around to see her grow up, and see her children grow up. Though I've known for years that I must make this change, I'm finally ready to make the sacrifices and do the hard work necessary to become truly healthy. It won't be easy, but I ...

I'm a 30 year old mother of a beautiful six year old girl. I lost my father to heart disease when he was 50 and she was just five months old. I am determined to cut my risk for that and other health problems that come with being very overweight. I want to be around to see her grow up, and see her children grow up. Though I've known for years that I must make this change, I'm finally ready to make the sacrifices and do the hard work necessary to become truly healthy. It won't be easy, but I can and will persevere!

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