Ready For A New ME!

I am 24 years old and have been overweight since around 17.  I hate going anywhere because I have lived in the same area my whole life and when people recognize me they comment on how much I have gained since I was in high school.  I feel terrible all the time and have had issues with depression, which of course causes me to eat a lot more junk food.  My friend told me about this site that helped her to get back in shape after she gave birth to her daughter, so I figured that I would give it a shot!  So, here I am!

I have literally tried every diet there is out there and nothing has worked.  I honestly can't believe that I signed up for another diet site... I swore to myself that I wouldn't because none of the others have helped AT ALL, but I did and so far, so good!

I set up an workout plan and actually stuck to it, to every single minute of it.  I usually end up skipping parts of my workouts, but I am determined to make this site work for me!

I have only snacked once all day and I feel great!  Plus, I went for an extra walk after dinner.  It really made me realize how out of shape I am.  I hurt everywhere and could barely breathe when I got back, but it was SO worth it.  Now, if I can only stick to this thing EVERYDAY!!

My goal is to look and feel GOOD before my birthday, in September, and to look and feel AMAZING before my anniversary, in March!  I found a box of clothes yesterday and that is why I really joined this site.  I realized that I really want to fit back into them, but if I can't, I want to be as close as possible!  I realize that I may NEVER get back into my old jeans, size 11, but if I can get close, I will be VERY happy!

I am not doing this for ANYONE, but ME!  I don't rely on other people's opinions, but when I go to my family reunions, I don't want to be asked if I have gained weight.  I know that my family cares about me, but when they ask that, it is worse than them disowning me. 

I want to be as excited about my weight loss as my friend was after having her daughter!  So, here is to A VERY IMPROVED ME!

~Mandy