Hi, my name is Mark. I am 53 years old and live in western Wisconsin. Been married for 33 years to my high-school sweetheart and we have 4 wonderful kids. We are now to the point where we are being blessed with grandchildren. I have always been overweight, with a few more pounds coming each year since my wife is such a good cook and well, we do live in Wisconsin, always one of the heaviest states..... you know, where a diet is usually one less bratwurst and lite beers. Anyway, I have had no physical issues except for some sore joints so it wasn't due to existing medical reasons that I sought this out. The primary reason is my family and grandkids. I had such a great childhood with my grandfathers and my kids were blessed with two grandfathers that were very involved in their lives. My oldest daughter had a beautiful baby last year and within a few months she lost her other grandfather as well as her step-grandfather. I realized I am the only grandpa she is going to have and it really hit me that I had to make sure I was going to be around to dance at her wedding. My youngest daughter had bypass surgery 18 months ago and the changes in her are amazing. I know I will get all kinds of support from my family. I'm sure I will wish I did this 20 years ago, but better late than never. Now, on with the show!
