My name is Jessica, I am 31 years old married and have a 1 1\2 year old little boy. I have struggled all my life with my weight. I am 5 10 and weigh 270 pounds. I consider myself active and big boned. My goal is to lose 100 pounds by 2012 and be in the best shape I have ever been in. I recently joined a local program to train people to be able to run called catch the wave. This program taught me that if I put my mind to it, anything is possible. I was able to run 4.37 miles in an hour and nine minutes. Since this race, I have continued running and was able to participate in a 5 k. I finished last, but the feeling that comes along with finishing is undescribable. If I can run 4.37 miles, by golly I am sure I can lose 100 pounds. Wish me luck!