I have wondered how I ended up 3.5 heavier than I am now. I had convinced myself that as long as I didn't get to my "max weight" of 155 that I was fine. I slowly go to that point and then.... our scale broke. Out the window went weighing myself every day to make sure I didn't go over. I thought "My just are just tight from the dryer" and "Clothes shrink after hanging up for a long time." Boy was I wrong, complete denial.

About a week ago I bought a scale. At 5' and 166.8 pounds, there are no more excuses, no "I'm fine", just the obvious need for change. 



Besides the numbers, I was also experiencing things like horrible indigestion of which required me to literally sleep sitting up in order to get any sleep whatsoever. I also have varicose veins... you know those, big, ugly, bumpy veins old ladies have... yeah.... I'm 25.

 So, where do I go from here? Toward the direction of health. Since starting really healthy a little over a week ago, I have not any trouble with my varicose veins hurting. That is typically an ongoing pain that in itself discourages me from being active due to the continual pain.  I also haven't had any indigestion at all!

However, since I have realized the difference even just in something I can feel because of dietary changes, I can only imagine the overall health benefits of continuing down a path of nutrition and activity.I am figuring out more and more the importance of paying attention to what we eat really affects us. I mean of course it makes sense, since what we eat essentially fuels our body.


I used to always worry about people looking at me and thinking "Wow, she's gained weight." As we all know, when someone hasn't seen someone in a while and they have.... there's always that one person that has to say it. I want people to look at me and it be obvious that I take care of myself. It's time we start paying attention to what eat not just because of a number (weight) but also because of the positive and negative affects food and drinks have on us. On this blog, I will be posting recipes, tips and other ideas as I learn to achieve a healthier lifestyle.


Feel free to comment with any thoughts, tips or successes.