Weight-Loss Journey

Weight has always been an issue for me as long as I can remember. My weight has determined so much in my life, from not being able to shop where my friends shop, to not being able to ride rollercoasters, to being uncomfortable in desks or chairs, and most of all being embarrassed in public because of the way I look.

In December of 2017, I decided to change this. My weight-loss journey has been like a crazy rollercoaster. There have been tremendous highs, times I felt so empowered that I could tackle anything, and there have been sharp drops, plummeting me into days I felt I would never get out of the rut. I have experienced steep uphill climbs that I thought I would never see the top of, the weeks I would spend jumping on the scale everyday hoping for a change of any size, minuscule or not. I learned so much the past year about myself, my body, nutrition, and where I want to end up. I am so excited to see what the future has in store for me as I continue on my journey, and I am so blessed to be able to share these experiences with you.

My goal for my weight-loss journey is not to lose a certain amount of pounds, be a certain number of inches, or wear a specific size, rather it is to get to a place where I feel confident in my body and myself. I like to refer to my weight-loss journey as a lifestyle change, because ultimately, the decisions I am making now, are shaping my future.

First day of senior year 2017

I started my senior year of high school tipping the scales at over 340 pounds (I say over because I had started my diet and exercise before I had my first weigh in, mainly because I was scared of what I would see).
My first day of senior year I was wearing my snug 3X "senior shirt" and a pair of Old Navy size 26 jeans. I was uncomfortable, felt out of place amongst my friends, and really just wanted to go home. These feelings did not make me want to get healthy or change however, I was a wallowing in self-pity muck, and didn't know how to change.

December 2017

Fast forward 4 months and you will find me at my largest and ready to change. I was fed up with being the biggest girl in my class, the room, and even sometimes the f***ing building. I meant business and was ready for a change. You can see pictured my cringe worthy first ever gym selfie. I never had thought of posting it before now, it was actually just a way for me to see my progress. (Fun Fact: I hated mirror pictures! This was actually the first I had taken on my own since 8th grade!)

April 2017

After months of hard work, diet, exercise, and drinking almost a gallon of water everyday, I eventually got to where I am now. This is a photo taken at my graduation day, I was almost down to 290 pounds, wearing a size 22, and a loose fitting 2X shirt. The progress may seem small, but the amount of confidence boosted in these short months has been astronomical! I am so excited to continue my journey.

And thats my story so far! I went from being 340+, pounds, wearing a size 26 to 290 pounds in a size 22. I am ready to take on the next phase of this adventure, and take you along with me!

2018