I began my SECOND life on March 1st 2009.  My life didn't end on that day. There was no near-death experience, although I admit that I was dying; inside and out.  This isn't the recounting of the first 56 years of my life but the unfolding story of the time I have left.   I was reincarnated on March 1st and came back as a retiree.  

The first week  was full of celebration.  Friends came to visit so we partied for a whole week.  Then on March 7, 2009 I took stock of my life and decided it was time to make major changes.  I was at my heaviest weight ever: 234 pounds.  I wasn't getting any exercise.  I was taking medication for high blood pressure and I had a serious problem with acid reflux.  I can't bring myself to tell you how much junk food I put in my mouth everyday.  

I had run out of excuses.  I had the time and I was so darn happy about being retired that I thought I could accomplish just about anything.  I needed to have a plan:

• I started walking
•  I started playing Wii Fit.  
•  I did not start a diet... I started  "right-sizing" my portions.

That's the beginning of the story.  Next time I will tell you about how my life was changed by reading one book.