My name is Jenn. A year ago I found myself tired and less likely to participate in the activities I enjoyed.  I realized that my weight had begun to interfere with my enjoyment of life.  I began a program of eating correctly by counting my carbs, joining a gym, and exercising regularly.  I lost 35 pounds last year and found a new zest for life.  Additionally I found new activities such as walking, weight lifting and exercising with Wii Fit game system that I truly enjoyed.  The hardest part is getting off the couch, but once I did, the rewards began almost immediately.  Participating in Live Healthy Iowa is a natural extension of my weight loss program.