The start of my weight-loss Journey that began in December of 2009.

To start off this blog, I will start off with where my story began and how I got heavy.  When I was in High School, I was a competitive swimmer on both the High School team and the Rawlins Swim Team (RRST).  It makes me sad to think that I went from someone who was very active (all though still about 30-40 pounds over weight) to someone that just became very lazy.  Yes, I said it, LAZY.  I hadn't worked out or anything for almost 16 years.  My diet basically consisted of junk, over sized portions, fast food, and pop.  I drank pop like it was water and rarely drank actual water.  Before I knew it, I was a 100+ pounds over weight. I didn't think about what I was eating or how it was affecting my life and health.  I just kept going through life as I had been with NO cares in the world at all.  I had gained most of my weight in a 2 year period because of working nights, working full time, and going to college full time.  I got only about 4 hours asleep per day and did nothing but eat to keep myself awake.  Before I knew it, I had gained 70 pounds.  It wasn't until December of 2009 that I realized I HAD to do something.  I could not stand in my kitchen to do dishes for more than 5 minutes without my back just killing me!  I was also planning a trip to Greece and Italy, and knew that I could not do all that walking or be able to climb to the top of the Acropolis in Athens.  So, I started making simple changes.  I just cut back on the portions, stopped the fast food, and drank more water.  However, I was still eating junk food, like potato chips.  Then, I realized that changing my eating was not going to cut it.  By March 2010, I had hired a personal trainer.  By my trip to Europe, I was at least in good enough shape to do all that walking and climb to the top of the Acropolis.

In August of 2009, I was finally able to watch the Biggest Loser.  It was while watching my first season of the show, that I really got inspired to start getting healthy.  Well, so far this is my Journey.  It has taken me a year to lose 60 pounds with my trainer, but I feel SO much better.  I still want and need to lose about 60-70 more pounds.  I am now addicted to working out again, and I count calories like an obsession!  I'll get there and I have no doubt about it!

Before Picture - December 2009

So far to date:  60 Pounds Later on March, 5, 2011