Why?

This is why:

JEN:
I am the older sister. I should be the example. I have had a problem my entire life with my weight. Something goes on inside of head ... it is an emotional food roller coaster for me. I will get over it! I will beat it! 2010 is my year!!

With the help of the cute younger sister ... we are going to change our lifestyle forever! We have a long line of problems in our family. Diabetes, heart failure, obesity. I am right in line to take on one or all of these. I refuse

Not only that, I now have a family. I have grown up with so much self doubt and have never been comfortable with myself. I don't want to pass that insecurity on to my children. I want to be an example to them. I want to be able to go on hikes with them, walks, play basketball, run, bike, enjoy the world and not just fill like I am in it -- but a part of it!

All of my family line -- that I know of -- has had these problems. It's time for a break in the cycle. That break will be me! (And my sis =) )

Steph:
I am the younger sister and have always loved doing thing for and with my older sister. Being able to lose weight and get in shape with her will be a great rewarding experience.

Through my younger years i never felt comfortable in my own skin. I always compared myself to others and thought that i would have a better life if i looked like so and so. When i started playing basketball in High School my outlook changed. I gained a higer self esteem. I had about 6 months a year were i was conditioning and having a daily workout. I lost weight and inches!

Now, i am in college, in a very small town. It's hard to buy healthy things and work out by myself. I am starting to have self doubts and really want to shape up my body and life! I don't have anyone to motivate me besides myself and my sister! I am ready to be healthy and have less health issues when i am older! Besides the weak ankles, pretty sure that will stay with me :)

I feel like the competative nature in me will help me progress. I want to increase my time and finish races and race myself! I can't wait to get started!

LETS DO IT!!