Here I restart my journey to weight loss, physical and emotional health, and a new beginning. My youngest child leaves for college in a few short weeks, and I am sitting next to her now, helping her recover from ear surgery that she had yesterday. I have spent the last 24 years raising my four children, volunteering in their schools and for their teams, attending their games and concerts, encouraging them when they were down, cheering for them when they were up, and biting my tongue more times than I thought possible as I did my best not to say something that would cause their reproach. I have loved almost every minute with my children. Now, however, as my daughter leaves the nest, and my husband continues to work ever more hours as he pays for 3 children to complete their college experiences (my oldest has graduated and is gainfully employed!), I realize that this is MY time. I am getting the opportunity to start my 3rd act. I don't know yet what this act will consist of, but I know that I want this act to be as great as it can be, and that means I want to be physically healthy. I want to feel good again. I want to be able to explore, and that requires being able to walk more than a mile without getting tired, being able to climb a few flights of stairs without getting winded. This is my time, and I am determined to make the best of it. I hope you will all cheer me on as I embark on this journey, as I promise to cheer you on!