One year.

One Year ago today, I set out on a journey to take back my body.  To lose all of my baby weight and get healthy again.  When the hubby and I got married (7 years ago) I weighed 145lbs.  I worked out all the time and was the healthiest I have ever been.  Then I had two kids and life took over.  I started 2011 weighing between 195-198lbs, depending on the day.  I was a size 14 but could squeeze into a 12, if I wanted to torture myself.  I didn't work out and was not happy with how I looked or felt.  It was time for a change & the journey began.

Before

After

While I would love to say that I met my goal weight of 145, I didn't.  But I sure did get to 148.5!! 

I have been @ 148.5 for the past 2 weeks.  I think my body likes it here.  I know I do!!  I feel like a different person.  I am currently wearing size 6 or 8 pants depending on the cut and style.  I can fit into a medium shirt and not feel like I'm trapped.  I'm not going to lie though, this journey has been tough.  There are days that I look in the mirror and still see 195lb me.  But I know it is in my head and I'm working on changing how I see myself.   I've come to terms with my body for the most part. I know that I will never look like I did when I was in high school, that was over 10 years ago, and my body has experienced a great deal of wonderful things to get me here and I'm happy here. 

 

So what's next?  Well, now I am going to start the maintaining process.  I am going to revamp my (and my familys) diet to maintain a health lifesytle from now on.  I also am going to continiue to train and exercise.  Let the journey to a health lifestyle begin!!