Let's Start With The Beginning

I've always struggled with my weight. Now, I've never been dangerously obese, but I have yoyo'ed between 30+ pounds since I hit puberty.

When my family started moving from Michigan to New Mexico in 2011, I looked like this:

I'm the attention-grabbing goofball 

I weighed 119 lbs. which was the lowest weight I could remember since I was 11.

But, after about a year went by, I had a horrible realization…My clothes didn't fit. I'd been wearing pj's and scrubs, so, of course I didn't notice right away that I had ballooned for, what seemed like, overnight.

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I was mortified when I saw the scale at 152 lbs. when just the other day I weighed 119!!

I needed to do something and fast!

 I found 'fitspo' on Tumblr….while "thinspo" was becoming a nationwide problem. Fitspo, if you don't know, is blogging pictures of fit, healthy women, fruits and veggies, healthy recipes, workout plans etc.

I started thinking about my own body and self criticism. I hated the way I looked. Despite Fitspo being a huge support system for me, I started counting calories….

The app I used at the time only allowed 1,100 calories a day in order to lose weight. Not knowing the facts at the time, I stuck to it for a few weeks. I was tired, hungry and irritable. I only lost 2 pounds in a month due to binging and bad food choices.

I was about to give up.

But, then I read something about "80/20. 80% diet 20% exercise." and "If you want it, work for it. Get off your ass and do some cardio."

I did some research and watched The Biggest Loser, the combination of the two, I started doing cardio.

Before I knew it, I was seeing results! I ate clean and exercised my tush off…literally.

I had set my goal weight to 130, ultimate goal weight of 120.

Less than 5 months, I couldn't believe my eyes! I had changed so much, so fast!

I got down to 130 and stayed there for a while…

Then, I made quite a few changes in my life. I started working and due to the stress of my entire situation, I lost even MORE weight.

I got down to 122 lbs. working out, barely eating, and extreme stress.

Since, I have gained it back and I'm currently at 132 lbs.

I am no longer looking to LOSE weight, but to get and stay healthy and strong.

So, I am going to start all over again with knowledge and determination.

Follow along for more progress and fitness stuffs :)