I am from Colorado but currently living in East Texas. I have been married for 2 and 1/2 years to the love of my life and we have two labrador retrievers, Achilles and Alexander. I quit my 23 year old smoking habbit on July 8, 2011 which was a HUGE accomplishment for me, but now I am suffering the weight gain that comes along with it. I will be turning 40 in a little over 4 months and my goal is to be the healthiest I have ever been. So, I have joined a kickboxing class that I am loving and started a 1500 calorie a day diet. I am always open and welcome to new dieting tips, suggestions, or products.