Hi all!!
I was always a big girl, elementary and middle school. In high school I joined Cheerleading and that brought me to my lowest weight ever, 150 lbs. Then emotions and hormones kicked in full force and I quit cheerleading and ate my feelings. before graduating high school I was at 235 lbs. By then end of College in 2004 I was 275 lbs. beginning of 2005 is when I decided to change. I was 21, obese, and in severe trouble. I changed my diet, drank lots of water, and walked an hour a day. that shed the pounds, after two years I was bouncing around 200-215. I wanted to lose more although I was happy with my achievements. I seen that there was more room for improvement, but the partner I was with at the time was very unsupportive. We broke up and I ate my emotions once again. I gave my head a shake and realized if I want to be happy, its going to be up to only me. I worked hard over the past year and now am bouncing between 170-190.
I am so thankful for the calorie counter it certainly has helped me record and see my recent changes. I can figure out what is going to work to burn vs. intake of calories and other components.
My goal is 135 and with all honesty I hope to be there before the end of 2009. Thats roughly 50 lbs! But I will be happy with 150. Understanding that there are always going to be days of failure, whether it be because of not eating right or not getting your regular workout in.
Everyone needs help and support and I hope to give and receive!