I have always thought of myself as a chubby kid. Even though
I was in softball, dance, and skating I saw myself as the biggest girl on the
team. In the beginning it didn’t bother me. But middle school and high school
came, and along with that came the whispers and the comments. I wasn’t happy
with my body. I didn’t feel beautiful and I lacked confidence.
I got
to college and faced depression and late night trips to Taco Bell. One day
during my sophomore year I got on the scale and was taken aback by the number I
saw. I was disappointed in myself. I had been gaining weight every year since
high school and I was tired of it. It was time to change.
It started with little things like
doing Zumba with my suitemates and choosing to pass on dessert. Then there were
things that took more discipline like getting up early to work out before class
and writing down everything I ate. I had really good days and I had really bad
days, but I kept going. After about seven months of carefully tracking my eating
habits, workouts, and weight I was down 20lbs.
Now
that I am closer than ever to my goal weight, I want to step it up. I’m
learning more about my body and how to nourish and move it. There are a ton of
resources out there to take advantage of as I continue making these lifestyle
changes. I am researching and goal-setting and working. And I am inviting you
to join me.
Looking forward to brighter and lighter days,
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