Okay, don't really.
My name is Laura, and I'm a 21 year old college student with an intense desire to make some changes in her life. Not only changes like "find that thing that keeps beeping at 3:38 AM" or "stop wearing cheap lipsmacker lip gloss", but huge things like losing weight, getting healthy, and revamping my self-image. Although I really would like to find what the heck is making that beeping noise.
I'm going to start off with this well-known, cliche saying: "I've struggled with weight issues my entire life." I was born a bit chubby, and over the years I sort of convinced myself that I would die chubby...one of those cheery old ladies with the arm flab that give you old mints from their purses and wear tan velcro walking shoes. But the older I get, the more I realize I'm not ready to submit to a life of slowly teetering towards self-destruction and apathetic degradation. I want to experience my youth in a meaningful, exciting, unapologetically vibrant way, instead of this muffled existence sitting on the sidelines with a hot dog. I want to feel a way I've never felt before, and I think everyone here knows just what I'm talking about.
That dancing carrot emoticon on the righthand side of this textbox is really starting to creep me out.
I am a completely unsettled individual in an untold number of respects. I have a feeling that the weight thing will be only one of many changes that will come within the next two to three years, and I'm not only excited, but extremely frightened. But this first step will give me the courage and the confidence to take these ridiculous chances, knowing that I'm secure in my own skin and unafraid of what people think of me.
I know that is a somewhat vague paragraph, but this is one of those things where you're not sure how much information is TOO much information, especially on the first introduction. I once had a random man tell me how his ex girlfriend gave him two different STD's, and how he still hasnt told his current girlfriend...who then proceeded to exit the metro on the next stop. I was just kind of sat there dumbfounded thinking, "Wow, that guy really should have brought a crossword puzzle or something."
Yeah, seriously...that carrot...needs to be eaten by a giant pixelated rabbit.
But I hope to lose somewhere around 40 pounds within a year. While aimlessly surfing this incredible website I can see that my goal weight isn't as lofty as some others, who have done incredible jobs losing over fifty to a hundred pounds. But I know that these 40 pounds aren't just going to melt off by themselves, and I have to give up some of my best friends in life...Mr. Junk, Mrs. Junk, and little Junk Junior...and that's going to be the hardest part. But I also know that seeing what you guys have accomplished here, If I can't push myself to lose 40, then I'm a complete wimp. Like Mike Tyson at his momma's house.
I started excercising today, and feel wonderfully sore. I can't wait to feel it more often...its like the tingle that lets you know something's working. And it's also a constant reminder for you to not put something in your mouth that would completely undo all the work you just did.
I just realized how long this introduction is becoming...so I guess I'll cut this short. Thanks for putting up with my ramblings, guys, and I hope I didn't freak any of you out. Like this dang CARROT...
Please, please, please keep in touch with me, I know any support would be such a huge help. You have no idea how serious I am about doing this, but struggles are going to come. Cravings are starting even now!
Okay, I'm going to see that thing in my dreams tonight. I just know it.
~Laura~
That was a great introduction, and I wish you all the luck you need, but I must say that I still love LipSmackers!
