My Journey So Far

I wanted to start out my blog by posting about my journey. 2 years ago, I looked nothing like I do now. It has been a hard road, but one I wouldn’t change for anything. Becoming healthy has made so many other things in my life better.

The journey begins after I had my first daughter. I suffered from horrible depression and found myself eating nothing but cake. It was not good. Over time, I started to blame my PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) for all of my weight gain. I went from a size 12 to a size 26 over the course of time, and couldn’t seem to do anything to make it better.

Five years ago, I started trying to work out and eat better, but for some reason, I didn’t seem to have any results. I walked for miles, did my best to cook healthy food, gave up soda, and so much more. However, nothing helped. I would later discover that, despite my hard work, I was ignorant of what I really needed to do.

Disheartened, I thought about giving up. Then I decided I couldn’t do that. I had a family who needed me. I had dreams and goals to achieve, and I couldn’t do any of them in my current health. That was when I made the decision to have Weight Loss Surgery. It was a difficult decision, and required a lot of hard work. No matter what anyone says, weight loss surgery is still not a magical cure, it is a tool.

Through preparing for the surgery, I was taught how to eat, what were proper portions, the best exercises, and so many other things I simply didn’t know. I found other people and groups who understood what I was going through. They taught me new recipes and gave me the support I needed.

It has now been 2 years since my surgery and I have lost 100 pounds. I fight every day to keep that weight off. I work hard on my health, eating right, working out, and getting good sleep. Not only did I find my body lighter, I have found my mind lighter as well.

Through this blog, I am going to share with you my stories, advice, and ideas so you too can find health and peace. Maybe you are on the fence about making a big weight loss decision. Maybe you need help getting back on track. Well that is exactly what I plan to do here!