I am a 40-something, reasonably healthy, yet significantly-overweight woman. I am a professional writer, currently writing content for a state government website.

I have three dogs - they're all Newfoundlands - and three cats. I just acquired the 3rd - a little black kitten named Tinker.

I am a show dog mom - taking my Newfies to shows locally and around the country as time and budget allow. This means weekends of lots of running around, but very little structured eating. This is my challenge more than anything else. Trying to eat healthily while on the road and in places that don't serve the healthiest food.