It was about 2 years ago when I won a drawing to have a personal trainer, Jimmy Bluff, (who is amazing) for 12 weeks at a gym called The Edge. It was then that, with his help and encouragement, I had gone from weighing 212 to 178 pounds. I was so excited to lose that weight after having a baby. It was that summer that I ended up in a slight depression and ended up gaining all of that weight back. Once I was able to pull myself out of that slump, I was determined to get back in shape. As time went by, I wasn't doing what I needed to do to get back to where I was. I started getting some bad thoughts about not eating and other wrong ways to lose the weight and then I would just eat whatever. It's been pretty crazy.It wasn't until a recent trip to Forks, Washington that it really hit me that I have to do something before it gets way out of hand. I had such a great time with my girlfriends, checking out the place where one of our favorite books is based. As we were viewing the pictures, I saw a particular picture of myself that really opened my eyes. My weight right now is the most I have ever weighed without being pregnant and that is definitely NOT good. With a history of diabetes and heart problems (my dad), I want to change that around so I do not develop those issues in my life.
I can't afford a personal trainer at the moment and thought by making a blog and "reporting" my progress would help me along the way. I have also signed up with The Biggest Loser Club online. One of the threads I subscribed to suggested that I post my weigh-ins on every Friday. I will also post my progress on this blog along with my "journal" entries.
Please support me in this journey of mine by sending me suggestions and constructive criticism. I know that having family and friends support is a huge help. Thanks for reading and let the journey begin!
~Gina
