Weight Loss

The past few months I have really been focusing on my weight loss. Why? I just woke up one day and decided that I needed to do this for my long term health. I have always battled weight issues. I have never been a small girl but I used to be in shape. When I was younger, I could run the mile in 8 minutes without getting overly winded. But, playing basketball year-round will do that! 

Emily took a picture of me in February and I couldn't even stand to look at it. When did I pack on this much weight? What the hell is wrong with me? As I watched my mom lose weight just by changing her eating habits, I thought, I could do that too! I want to stick around forever to torture my children as much as possible! 

In May I began this "diet." I use that word with caution. I have tried many diets and can stick to them for a few weeks, and then I get bored with it. Eating or drinking the same thing every day is so obnoxious. I decided to cut out all soda (including diet soda) and just count my calories. I try to stick to 1200 calories a day. I use an app called, "My Fitness Pal" which counts calories for you. It holds me responsible. Who knew a little app would do that?! The top pictures are from June...about a month into the "diet." The bottom pictures are from last week, As the picture stats, it's a little change, but making progress. I figured it is best to have the weight come off slowly and stay off, rather than dropping it quickly and gaining it right back. To date, I am down 70 pounds. I have a lot more to go, but I am feeling so much better! My energy is even up. 

Here's to hoping I continue this weight loss!