The least likely hiker

I am not your typical hiker. I am at least 100 lbs overweight, and have spent most of my life sitting at a desk or on the couch. I have a thyroid condition, breathing problems, flat feet, and a rare bleeding disorder. But, I am not going to let that hold me back any longer.

While this is not an official hiking guide, and I can't recommend people who are out of shape attempt the same hikes that I am going to try to undertake - I hope that reading about my journey from couch potato to trail blazer is inspiring to someone. 

What has inspired me to finally get active? Well, for one there was this whole thing about California shutting down its state parks. So I figure if I want to get out and see the beautiful places here on the west coast while they are still accessible, I better start moving. I know the parks remain open for now, but with all the state and federal budget cuts - parks are low on the budget priority list. That, and I am about to turn 30.

That's all for now, hope to see you back here!