Weight Loss Journey

     I have been on a weight loss journey for about two years now; I have lost over fifty pounds now, but to me, pounds are not all that matters. While seeing the pounds shed away has been amazing, this weight loss journey has been so much more than that.

    I was in a very damaging long term relationship, and had completely let myself go. I let myself eat whenever and whatever I wanted. I had abaoutley no interest whatsoever in fitness, and rarely ever got up and got moving. Around summer time of 2013, I decided enough was enough. Despite still being in the negative relationship, I began my weightloss journey slowly but surely. At first, it was just eating healthier and working out three or four times a week. I was doing really really well and instantly began dropping weight. However, the negative relationship I was in was still keeping some pounds on due to stress and the emotional roller coaster I was on. Finally, in April of 2014, I put my foot down, and ended my relationship. It was the best decision I've ever made for myself. After that, the weight just started shedding away. I'm telling you, stress will hold on to some serious weight. 

    I began to really focus and push myself harder than ever. I was finally me again. In fact, I was the best version of myself I had ever been. In May of 2014 I graduated high school. I remeber feeling so beautiful on graduation day. I worked so hard to get to that point and I truly felt amazing. I graduated weighing around 165ish pounds. Now, in February of 2015, I am proud to say that I weight 146 pounds and feel absolutely amazing!

    In January,  I started coaching with beachbody and I absolutely love it!  It has been such a blessing to my life and I couldn't be happier to be part of such an amazing company! Not to mention,  Beachbody,  totally helped me break my platuea! 

    You see, this journey has been so much more than just one for weight loss. I have gained myself back in more ways than one. I fianlly have my self confidence back that had been gone for so long. I am so happy in my skin again. I thank God everyday, for giving me the strength I needed to do what I've done, and for the strength he will give everyday from here on out to maintain this new lifestyle I've chosen for myself.