Introducing ME

Welcome to my blog. I have decided to make my journey public so that my story may change someone elses life the way mine will be changing.

I have dealt with my weight ever since puberty. I was a very fit, active, slim kid growing up. Puberty hit and WHAM! There went the cute girl figure. I remember my first diet being in 7th grade. It was hardcore too. Not just a young girl deciding I was fat and wanted to be skinny. This was coming from adults who told me I was too heavy and needed to be on a diet. Now granted, I was 12, about 5'4 and weighed 135 pounds. Looking back I realize I was just fine, but I allowed other influences to tell me different. It changed my whole perspective of myself. From then until now I have dealt with other people telling me how my weight is an issue and I should be on a diet.

I have always felt like others judged me because of my weight. I don't blame them, because I realize that I do it myself. I walk in a room and look around hoping someone there is bigger than me. When I found that person I would tell myself, " I am so glad I am not "that" big. I can't believe they let themselves do that." If not, I would be like a hermit so I wouldn't stand out. I have society to thank for that.

I have come to point where I am done fighting this battle on my own. I will be 40 next year and want this to be the start of a new phase in my life. I hope my story/blogging will inspire you in whatever journey you need to take. Thanks for reading.