Happily married for 17 years, I am the mother of one almost perfect child. I try to stay active in the community and have a lot of hobbies and interests. It seems most of them are sedentary lately. I joined the Livestrong Community as a way to help me stay focused on my goal of running a 5K. It doesn't seem like much if you are in shape, but hey, some of us have not been too good to our bodies. Over the years, I've managed to put on some serious weight. Instead of feeling sorry for myself and whining about all the things I CAN'T do , I've accepted I did this to myself and I'm the only one who can undo it. Cheer me across that finish line, because I've started the race.