I've been over weight for about seven years. I was a very active, and average weight person my whole life. Then I got sick. They couldn't find out what was wrong with me for several years, I just kept getting sicker and sicker. In the mean time, my asthma got worse. By the time the doctors found out what was wrong with me, and I had surgery(two years ago), I had gained 80 plus pounds and was inactive. After the surgery, and my asthma getting worse, I had desire to become active again, but no "willpower" or ambition to put the energy into getting back to the life I loved, and the friends I miss. So, I am hoping this blog will help me return to my old self.