The beginning

My journey began a LONG time ago. I have a few pictures of me as a child that I can look at and really think, "Wow! I was thin". But most pictures that I have make me very discouraged. This picture is one of them. This was taken during the Summer of 2011.

I saw this picture and didn't believe that was me. I looked HUGE! I honestly am not sure what I weigh in this picture, but probably it's close to 256 (which is the weight I started my weight loss journey at). I had started a new job, and was really stressed, which resulted in me overeating. Then we went to the beach during Summer 2012...

I looked at this picture and saw how big my face was and the start of a double chin. I was not happy with this picture at all, but it motivated me to make a change. Starting in July I began tracking my food with Spark People. By October I had lost 20 pounds just by watching what I ate and tracking my calories. No exercise at all. I decide to join my local YMCA at the end of September, and have been going 3 to 4 times a week. I am down a total of 34 pounds. It has been a slow journey, but a journey that I am in for the long haul. I feel guilty not tracking!

Last night I came a cross a blog that really inspired me even more. Check it out below!

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