Diabetes

Most of you on here don't know me but I have a favor to ask.  Here is my quick back story. I have been overweight most of my life. When I was younger, it wasn't a problem because I stayed pretty active. In college I got into riding mountain bikes and stayed in pretty good shape.  Fast forward many years and I have let myself go pretty badly. A little over a year ago, I found out that I had diabetes. The doctor put me on medicine and I started pricking my finger daily. I did pretty good for a couple of months and then it was back to my old ways. Recently my best friend growing up called and asked how things where going. We don't see each other much anymore because I moved away to teach. I told him of my health problems and he said he could help me with that. He told me that "I was going to get back on my bike and get my ass back into shape."  Long story short, I signed up to ride in the Tour de Cure in Knoxville, TN on June 8th. I have signed up and there is no backing out now.  For the past 3 days, I have rode my bike. Right now it is tough. I get out of breath walking up a flight of stairs. I have put in two miles each day. I can already tell a difference. I have been eating healthy and drinking a butt load of water. I have 48 more days to get ready.

To enter the race, I must raise $200. If anybody is interested in helping me out, I would appreciate it. If you can't help financially, I understand. I just ask that you keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I really need help with this. I really want to watch my boys grow up and I am afraid that if I don't change, that won't happen.  If you would like to help out, here is my Race Page where you can donate. Thanks.