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Here we go

Here it is, my first blog post! For years I've thought about creating a blog, but never actually did it. So why start now? Well I'm getting married, I need to lose weight, and I want to keep my sanity throughout the whole process, so I thought a blog would be a great way to do this.

I hope by sharing my journey it will help not only myself, but anyone reading that may also find themselves in the same position as I am.
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