a new(ish)-bee
I set up an account here over a year ago and subsequently lurked for about a month before I lost interest in exercising and controlling my portion sizes. I found my way back earlier this month and have been posting a bit, so I thought that I'd make a proper introduction here just in case anyone eventually wonders who I am!
I'm twenty-three, and I graduated from college this summer. I can't really say that I had a single "a-ha" moment in regards to losing weight. Rather, the stars seem to have slowly aligned, and I find myself wanting to be a better person, both inside and out. Honestly, I think that one of my greatest motivations in such endeavors has been the memory of my grandmother. She passed away in March, and, now that my initial raw grief has passed, I find myself thinking of my life as some sort of tribute to her. I don't really know whether she can possibly be aware of what's going on in my life now that she's gone, but I'd like to live a life of which she would have been proud.
I've been pretty discontented with my weight since the end of my freshman year of college, and it's really started to interfere with my self-confidence. Added to that, I love to be outdoors and especially enjoy hiking, camping, and backpacking, but I'm so out of shape that these things aren't as much fun as I know they could be. Ultimately, I'd love to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, but there's just no way I could make it at this point.
I've recently moved, and I don't have access to a car. In the first two weeks I was here, I dropped five pounds without even thinking about it (having sole control of groceries coming into the apartment and walking at least 5 km a day to get to and from work have been awesome!), and I'm hoping that I can keep this momentum going by continuing to make healthy eating choices and exercising regularly.
I'm very impressed with 3FC so far, and I hope that I'll soon become a contributing member of the community! You ladies (and men) are so inspiring, and I appreciate the wonderful support which you show one another. I look forward to getting to know you all a bit better!
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