I can't even begin to tell you how many times I have started to write this blog, and deleted everything I wrote. But this time it is going to stick. This time I am going to do it!
I also debated about how much back story I was going to give. I decided on the short version. Since I have been an adult (age 18 - now), I have fluctuated between a size 2 and a size 14. The size 2 was when I was very sick with GI problems and was diagnosed with Gastroparesis and the 14 was when I was sick with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and was on steroids. There may be a blog post about both of those times later.
But now I am a healthy, happy 31 year old woman who has gained 12 lbs and 2 sizes since she got married. I know, to outsiders, I do not look big at all. I know that most people will tell me that I do not have a problem. But I do. I have very unhealthy habits. I love my husband dearly, but I have allowed his unhealthy eating habits influence my decisions. He brings home cookies, candies, ice cream, and brownies - and I have been eating it right along with him. And until recently, had stopped working out. I want to be able to fit into clothes I wore a year ago. I want to like what I see in the mirror. And when I get pregnant, I want to have a healthy foundation for my baby to grown on...
I began my workout routine (steadily) about 3 weeks ago. Since then, I have run/jogged/walked every weekday morning (we have a gym at work, there really is no excuse). But I have kept eating like there is no tomorrow. But Sunday I decided it was time for a change. I purchased large packs of chicken breasts, brocoli, and brown rice and began my meal prep like I did before I got married. My sister is joining me too (who has gained weight for the exact same reasons I have...) and we will be healthy by the time she leaves this summer.
This is going to be a total lifestyle change for me. I can't go back to what I was doing before, because it was getting out of control (as was my weight). It is going to mean giving up a lot of things I love (pizza, chocolate, my sleep in the mornings), but it going to be so worth it in the end. So check back with me weekly (I will try to remember to post) and join along if you want...or provide encouragement if you have gotten healthy or even have always been healthy!
Putting it down on a blog post has made me really excited for the journey...lets do this!! :)
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