New Beginnings

So this is my first post on my new blog! I’m a little nervous and a little excited for this new beginning. I am in my final months of a registered nursing program in Virginia and while I’m eager to start working - I am so scared! This blog will be my outlet for the stress and anxiety, and even the good moments too.

Another reason for starting this blog is because I would like to document my weight loss journey. Over the years, particularly since middle school, I’ve steadily gained weight. I’ve never been “skinny” by any means, but I’ve also never been happy with my size. Three years ago I suffered a terrible loss that left me depressed. Instead of learning a healthy way to cope with the stress and the loss, I turned to food for comfort. I reached my highest weight and knew I needed to make a change. With seemingly minimal effort, I lost 15-20 pounds without even noticing. I’ve maintained that weight for the last three years, with minor fluctuations until now. I’m slowly climbing back to my highest weight and I need to make a change for good.

A few of my coworkers have been seeing a weight loss doctor, so I’ve decided to join the program and see how I do. I am determined to lose this weight once and for all! The changes I plan on making include more home cooked meals, less carbs, less junk, more exercise, and more water. I will use this as a place to track my loss in pounds as well as my BMI and measurements. I will also occasionally post pictures to show differences as I notice them.

Tomorrow I will post my starting weight and measurements, my goals, and MAYBE some of my "before" pictures. I have clinical bright and early so I may be too tired! I'm going to try to hold myself to it though!

Until next time...

XoXo S