Let the games begin...

Hello all...
Gulp! Am I crazy for doing this? I've asked myself this question dozens of times over the past couple of weeks, but still - here we go... I will begin this weight loss blog on Monday, January 5th, 2009.
As the Chairman of the Wellness Committee at the Alaska Sealife Center, I (we) thought it might be a good idea to try to inspire others to get more fit. I am a firm believer that most people will not "buy-in" to any issue unless it becomes personal to them. That said - I am going to try to make this blog personal. My goal is to share not only my daily totals and progress (and occasional setbacks) but also my thoughts and feelings about the things that inspire or discourage me. As someone who has struggled with weight issues most of my adult life, I can attest to the fact that there is alot more to being over weight than just eating too much or exercising too little. There is a gammet of emotions tied to food and eating - some positive, some negative. Without getting TOO personal, I'm going to attempt to discuss some of those issues as I progress through this "journey". Some of the issues I will try to address will be: progress and setbacks, inspirations and discouragements, how to get others involved and inspired, strategies for success, health issues, vanity issues, and things that have previously hindered my progress. My sincere hope is that through my struggles while working through these issues I might inspire others to be more healthy, as well.
My goal is to make daily updates to this blog. That may not always be possible - but I will give it my best effort.
So... I welcome you to join me on this mission. And remember - A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. One foot in front of the other... it's time.
Alice =-)