New Year, New Me

..so I decided I am going to start using this blog to document my weight loss, hair, YouTube journey, and everything in between.
Should be interesting. =)
I decided that my first entry would be the beginning of my weight journey.
A picture of my 'Before,' and a little bit of how things have and continue to change since then.



December 2012 -- February 2013

 

 My weight loss journeys in the past have been about just that, my weight. The number I'd see on the scale. My struggle came with portion control, yes, but also developing a bad habit of comparing myself to girls I'd see in movies or magazines. Most of which were unrealistic, unattainable and unhealthy. Which then led to a year long cycle of unhealthy choices.

 2012 was a rather stressful year, and I allowed myself to sacrifice my health for the sake of attempting to make myself feel better. The whole thing was just a vicious cycle, because I would momentarily feel happy by eating fried foods, carbs galore and endless sweets. Instant gratification that would last all of 10 minutes, and then I would feel mentally and physically sick.

Like I said, this went on for about a year or so.

However, 2013 was a year of change. A year where I would work and devote time to bettering all the important aspects of my life. My faith, my family, and myself.

I made a commitment that my health IS important, and I needed to value myself more to take better care of myself.

My journey now is NOT about the number, in fact, I refuse to look at a scale again.

Such a small trivial thing, but for too long, EVERY TIME I'd step off feeling discouraged.

I would always prepare myself to see a number that realistically I wasn't going to see, then when I wouldn't see it, I would beat myself up over it.

So yea, that's why I avoid it all together.

Instead I go by how clothes fit, but more importantly how I feel. And let me tell you, I feel amazing!

But, this is just the beginning. I am still learning. Still adjusting.

This is a lifestyle change, something that over time will all come naturally to me.

It use to be all about quick fixes, diet fads... but now it's all about a NEW way of living and a brand NEW me =)

 

April 2011 (my healthiest) -- April 2013

 



I will continue to document my progress, recipes, gym playlists and all that... but for now, this is the start and I am excited to see where my journey will go. :)