Losing a beer belly

For the last few years i've pretty much let myself go. When i was in my 20's i was in great shape and i took pride in the way i looked. But, as soon as i hit my thirties and i started a family with my wife, my fitness and health pretty much took a back seat.
I started to put on weight in my eaarly 30's and my belly has got bigger and bigger each year. It's only now that i finally have the time to do anything about it, but it's been such an up hill struggle. I'm so out of shape that it almost feels like an impossible task. But,
I'm getting there. This site has been great and I thought i'd use these blog posts as a way of keeping track of my progress and a way to keep me motivated.
If you're in the same boat, them maybe i might be able to help you out a little too.