The Journey Begins

Here I am, 26 years old, feeling the worst I have ever felt in my entire life. At a time when I should be peaking with energy, I find myself struggling through the day, cup of coffee after cup of coffee, just to make it by. I have no energy, my quality of sleep is terrible, I think it's been years since I slept through the night, and the wear-and-tear of stress, poor sleep, and poor lifestyle habits shows all over my face and posture; I think I look about 10 years older than I really am. On top of that, I am clinically overweight.
Well, no more! That's it! Starting now, starting today, I am turning my life around. I am getting on a set exercise routine, I'm going to eat healthier, and I'm going to start supplementing with worthwhile vitamins (yes, that means the expensive ones since the cheap ones are more sludge than vitamin, but that's a post for another day) and antioxidants too see if I can't lose some weight and bring vitality back to my face. As the days go on, I am going to be researching different diets, vitamin and antioxidant supplements, and various exercises. I will go into detail on each subject, sharing the information I find while researching these areas pertinent to true health.
Below are my beginning stats. At the end of this journey - months down the road - I will come back and compare pictures and numbers to see if all the research and hard work has paid off.
Beginning Stats:
Height: 5'11'
Weight: 178 lbs
Chest: 39.5 in.
Waist (about 2 in. above the navel): 33.5 in
Hips (about 2 in. below the navel): 39 in
Size: 14

I couldn't get a good, focused picture of my face, so I will just describe it:
Dark circles under the eyes, lips always dry, face usually pale; no wrinkles, but I would like to improve the overall skin tone, the circles under the eyes and the dryness. I'd like to get to a size 10 again (hey, for 5'11", size 10 ain't bad) and get back to around 150/145 lbs, but the size and weight aren't as important to me as how I feel. I want vitality again; I want energy; I want life. . . and if I happen to look like a babe at the end of it, then so be it! ;-)

So here it is! The beginning, the starting block, the first step down a long road. I hope you enjoy following me on my journey! Months down the road, I will compare these pictures with new ones to see the changes. So let us begin! With these first few weeks, I am going to delve into antioxidant power and the role it plays in maintaining optimal health. Stay tuned and be true to your health!