Beginnings

Here it is...the start on my weight loss journey.  After finals (and gaining 10 pounds in three weeks) I knew that this lifestyle and weight wasn't what I wanted. I knew that once summer started, it was time to change. So here I am!

I've actually already started officially on May 29th, 2008 (and lost 7.4 pounds to date!) and I'm ready to really do this. I don't know what's changed, except that I know

1.        I don't want to be the "fat girl" anymore

2.        I don't want to be the "fat sister" in my family anymore

3.        I really really want to wear cute clothes and have fun with fashion

4.        I want to not have to worry about what others think of me all the time

5.        I want to be happy with myself, and happy being me so I can live and enjoy my life!

Another thing that has changed is my mind-set.  When I get stressed, I eat...I've done this ever since I was little. Now, I'm trying to break that habit, I know eating will not make everything better. No matter how good it tastes and how much of it I eat, It won't fix anything or make me happy.  I have to remember waking up in the morning and knowing I ate too much and gained a lot of weight.  I don't want that anymore. 

I've been making progress with this, and I know everyday I don't give in is another day I'm closer to breaking this horrible habit.  Someday, I know I will break free and be the girl I want to be.