So I have never written a blog before, but have always thought about it in the back of my mind. I am going to start it on here and just see what happens. I want to be held accountable for my journey, and feel a blog is the best way to do so. I like to write, so I can write about a great week I am having, or a day where I am really struggling, because I know I am not alone. I know the struggle is real and anyone who has ever battled weight, can relate to the process. So please join on me on this journey, or read it and be entertained my by crazy thoughts...either way it will help me better myself along the way. I also love to cook so I hope to post pics of healthy and successful recipes that I have made!
A little bit about me to start... I just turned 29 years old and the end of 2015 I will be 30! Weight has been a struggle for me for as long as I can remember. I grew up in Los Angeles, and when the Northridge Earthquake hit, I was trapped in my room. I had PTS syndrom as I was 8 years old and my mom said thats when she noticed I ate to deal with my emotions. A battle I am still working to overcome. I lost a lot of weight in high school with diet pills, low carbs, about 60 pounds in 4 months. I don't recomend it to anyone, and ofcourse then you gain it all back. I was also an athlete, I would eat healthy and played sports, but then I would go to my friends where all the junk food is and pig out cause I wasn't used to being around it all. In college, I gradually lost weight again by walking everywhere, using the gym, and lets be honest I was a starving college student. I loved the attention I would get and the compliments. I went on to yo yo in my post college years too. Being successful on weight watchers, then saying hey one cooking won't hurt and one turns into two and three and four etc. I truly believe a lot of the weight loss journey is all mental. I think that is why I am starting this blog. I wan thtis to be a healthy life style change, a balance between the good and the bad. I love food, and i don't mind excersizing, so I need to find a healthy balance between enjoying my oysters and champagne and working hard to see results. Im hoping by writing down my journey, I can fit in that emotional piece that I have been lacking and really make this change stick!
So cheers to to this diet bet, to being the best version of myself ( its not about being skinny I have come to realize, its about self love and loving yourself for who you are whatever size that may be) Cheers to 2015, its going to be a great year, I can feel it!