In the last last 6 years I have made many significant changes in my life. In 2008 I had a nervous break down from living in the fast lane. Up until then I had use drugs off and on until 2008, starting when I was 18.
2008 is when I let go of drugs completely, and never looked back. 21 months ago I quit drinking and smoking cigerettes cold turkey. 1 year ago I gave up coffe, and 1 month ago I gave up soda. I gave up these things because my body and mind do not need them. I do however need food and giving up bad foods hasn't been as easy as giving up all the other stuff I let go of. I love food, and yes I am a foodie. Since 2008 I have managed to pack on some extra weight with my heaviest being 240 pounds. It has been a challenge for me to lose the weight. I haven't been under 200 pounds in almost 7 years, and i so badly want to be. Yes, I want to look good and wear cute clothes, but I also want to feel good! I want to have more energy, and endurance. I want to not feel a bulge in the middle of my body whenever i ride a bike or tie my shoes! I'm sick of it. For the first time in my life I feel uncomfortable in my own skin, I know this is not how God intented me to be. I am 5'8 1/2 and I am not petite, so I don't want to be Kate Moss thin, I just want to lose what I don't need! I'm really excited to do this dietbet with others who are up for the challenge! This is the new me :) Can't wait.