As far back as I can remember I have always been overweight. I was the chubby kid on the playground that was always picked last. As a pre-teen I had to buy adult sized pants because my waste was so big. In high school and college, I only got bigger. In my twenties I became morbidly obese.

I have always been aware of my weight and the effects it could have on my overall health, but I never cared enough about it to make any lasting changes. To be honest, with the exception of my excess weight, I have always had great yearly physicals. I figured as long as my physicals where going well, then everything was fine; regardless of how I looked or felt about myself because of my weight. From time to time I would decide to make a positive change in regards to my overall health. However, I would do well for a week or two and then quit.

With age, I suppose, comes wisdom. Growing up in a world that thrives off of convenience I was programed to eat poorly. My idea of eating healthy was not super sizing a fast-food meal and drinking a diet coke instead of a regular coke. It was time I learned about proper nutrition and stop chasing a quick fix with no lasting results. If I was truly going to lose weight and maintain a healthily lifestyle, I needed to change everything about my diet. On Wednesday, May 11, 2011, I did just that when I started the Advocare 24 Day Challenge.

Since starting the Advocare 24 Day Challenge my whole focus on life has changed. For the first time in as far back as I can remember I am passionate about life. I have a renewed focus on what I am doing everyday. I realize that living a healthy lifestyle not only affects me but those around me as well. The road to a healthier lifestyle will not be an easy one, but it will be well worth every battle along the way. Not only will I be healthier, but I will be a better person physically, mentally, financially and spiritually.

Below is a video I made chronicling my 24 days on the challenge. In the coming days, I plan on writing more about the challenge itself, the products, and my goals for the future.

I want to thank everyone who has shown me support throughout all of my ups and downs with my weight. For the first time I have a focused determination that is fueled by God as well as all of your incredible support.

Greg.