I am a 42 year old wife and mother of three in Alberta, Canada.  I am also a licensed mortician and writer.  Four years ago I was diagnosed with aggressive Rheumatoid Arthritis and was forced to quit working full-time.  Since being off work, and unable to be as physically active as I once was, I have gained 30 lbs.  However, recently I have been given the go-ahead from my doctors to get physical again (due to the medications that are working so well for me). Being a writer, I also have a blog http://write-at-home-with-kelly.blogspot.com/ where I have recently challenged my fellow blog writers to help me form a health club, and this 17-Day Diet Challenge is a great tool for those who get in on our blogger's club. I am so ready to get back in shape.