I have never blogged before, or ever really felt the need to blog, but now i need an outlet. In April of 2010 I decided I was going to change my life, I was 28 years old and I weighed over 400 pounds. I know that right there sounds very sad, but I was never a sad person. I had great friends, boyfriends (not all at once), awesome jobs, in college, active in a sorority, all in all I had no real complaints about life. But then I saw my self in some pictures from a friend's wedding in January of 2010 and I thought "oh wow, when did I get soooo big?" I have been a big girl my entire life, at birth I weighed almost eleven pounds, then i was a chubby child, a chunky pre-pubescent kid, a fat teenager, and now a morbidly obese nearly thirty adult. So when my college opened up a new state of the art gym, and my friend wanted to start going I jumped at the chance, I started going to the gym and I just haven't stopped.
Now here I am a 16 months later, 135 pounds lighter (still need to lose 100 pounds) and I'm loving it. I never realized what i was missing out on weighing over 400 pounds, the simple things like going hiking or even just walking around the mall without my feet hurting. Or being able to fit in movie theatre seats or not needing extenders for airplane belts.
So this blog is going to be about the journey through the next 100 pounds, i know it's going to be a lot harder than the first 135 pounds, but I'm up for the challenge. I'm hoping this will become a forum of sorts, so i don't completely drive my loved ones crazy, a place where I can talk about and work through all the problems that come from making such a life altering change. So if your still reading buckle-up because I'm sure it's gonna be an interesting ride!
Laura, I am so proud of you and you are my inspiration. I love the way you write--so honest! You know I am on that same journey to get healthier and just be more comfortable in my own skin. It is not easy and each day has to be planned, but it is so worth it. You have always been a special person to me and I am glad to be a part of your journey. I will be your encourager and I hope you will return the favor. Love you, Mrs. C
ReplyDeleteI think that is what bothers me the most is the planning, because if I even skip a snack I will not lose weight that week. It is so hard, but in the end I think it's going to be worth, if for nothing else the cheaper clothes (plus size is sooo expensive).
ReplyDeleteMrs. C You have always encoraged and inspired me, always in everything. I think one of the reasons I am so comfortable being me is because of you. I could go on and on, but I love you and respect you so much, I don't even think i could put it into words. So let us both do this, and conquer it forever, and stay strong in our battles (cause for me this is one heck of a war) together. Thank you for your inspiration and all you have taught me.
You're making me jealous. I need to go on a journey too. Lol. Give me something to "journey" about. please.
ReplyDeleteBut in all seriousness, I'm also very proud of you and there's definitely something inspirational to be learned here. We're never as comfortable as we thought we were, and it takes time to come to that realization. I need to learn how to be more comfortable in my own skin as well. I think we all do. So remember, you're not alone. Some of us are going through the same thing, everyone's vulnerable. Most are just too cocky to show it.
Yes. Regular life tasks are soooo much easier. From Driving, bathing, to putting lotion on your body. Even fitting into the class room chairs is a major difference!
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