Here's the deal, I was on here since March 20th, until about a month or so ago.
I lost 50lb, then took a break, for no reason other than laziness. Yes, I could blame it on my birthday weekend, I could blame it on my move, but other than that, it was pure, stupid laziness.
Now I come back here because somewhere in that madness, I have managed to gain back 5lb.
Funny how 5lb seems so hard to lose yet so freaking easy to gain back. Well, I know that for a fact and I am more than motivated to get this over with. Not only for the personal satisfaction that wearing short shorts brings, but for the fact that I know I will be a healthier person, a happier person, and all that will be left to do is maintain what weight until my wedding in 2013.
I am thinking of giving myself a time frame, I would love to lose this weight before the new year. But I don't want to get ahead of myself. Instead, I will put my time frame anywhere between January 1st 2012 to March 20th 2012. That will make it a year officially since the start of my new lifestyle.
I started this journey by reading a quote someone had on this forum: "A year from now you'll be glad you started today." And that is the quote I am going by.
I am extremely proud of my journey so far. Sometimes I see pictures that people take candidly and can't even believe that is me.
All of my friends who have seen me in the last month or so have been shocked! And I am loving it.
I have somewhat of a long way to go, my last stretch challenge is basically what some people have to lose in their entirety, and it is also what people consider a small victory. I know it is possible, and I am very aware that it will not be easy, but it has to be done.
Here's to hoping the lack of exercise and diet will be kicked in the bum hard with my new start and the pounds will melt off like the first 20 did.
Wishing the best of luck to you all, and if you have some words of encouragement, please do not be shy to send them my way!