Journey to a healthy me

July 1, 2012 I made the decision that would ultimately change my life. I decided that I was going to take control of my health and weight. I woke up realizing I was sick and tired of the girl I kept seeing in the mirror. The smile on my face was fake. I remember the sizes all of the things I am wearing are. T-shirt was XXL, tank was XL, jeans were 20 short, the fleece was a men's XL, and my bra was most likely a snug 42 DD. Why do I remember the sizes? Probably because I was ashamed of the size I was. I was ashamed of the person I allowed myself to become. I hated that I allowed myself to get to a point of pure unhappiness where I honestly hated myself. Fast forward 2.5 years and I see a different person in the mirror. I see a young woman who smiles. I see a young woman that feels that she has worth. I see a young woman who feels more confident. I know the exact sizes I'm wearing in both pictures of me now... Is that bad? I don't think so. I know what I weigh ...

I took quite the break from eating well and exercising consistently. I just finished day 5 of eating under my calories. I exercised 3 days and have now proven to myself I can run for 31 minutes without stopping! I bought a new bike and cannot wait for it to warm up. Better nutrition is helping me feel so much better. Anxiety has still been rough. Thinking about everything I need to do this week is slightly overwhelming, but I got it. I am at a 94.6 pound weight loss as of yesterday. I want to reach 100 by April 1st. I would love to reach my goal weight of between 135-140 by June 1st. If I don't its OK, but would love to by July 1st to celebrate my 2nd year on this journey at my goal weight. The end is in sight and I can taste it!