Hmm where to start I am a 26 year old mom who works 2 jobs and basically by not paying attention or not taking my health seriously gained a ridicolous amount of weight. Growing up I never had a weight problem. Granted I wasn’t skinny but I was a solid 12 @ 150 lbs. Then I had my son. I was up and down between my normal weight and 180 for a good 2-3 years. I was still active walking everywhere and eating decently.
Then came college! I don’t even remember eating full meals ever for the first 1.5 years. I worked full time and went to school and took care of my child, can we say stressed much. By the time I decided to take a break from school and just work I was already in the low 200′s. I had some issues with my sons father and basically didn’t really give a crap about anything. All I was trying to do was take care of me and my child.
At the age of 21 I purchased my own house and for anyone who owns a house, you know what stresses come from that type of commitment. Also in that time I met a great man who I am still with 6 years later. In that six years I have basically gained the rest of my weight. What can I say we love to eat out, drink and have fun.
About two years ago I decided I was tired of the extra weight surounding my body and decided to try the fat smash diet (with added exercise) and LOVED it. I lost 27 lbs going from 296 (my highest weight) to 269 in 3 months. I was happy and ecstatic and basically kept following a modified version for a while then I fell off my eating plan! I continued to walk during my lunch breaks but without the combined eating I wasn’t able to keep all the weight off. Only in the past 3 months have I not done anything and in turn I have gained 10 lbs bringing me to 279 as of the morning of November 1st 2009.
Now this blog starts my journey AGAIN. My ultimate goal is 150 lbs! That is 129 lbs from where I am today. I do not care how long it takes me to get down to my ideal weight as long as I get there healthy and happy.
“Those who have patience can have WHATEVER they want… Giving up/Giving in is NOT an option!”
~Randi
Yayyyy Randi!!! GO RANDI GO!!! I know you can do it lady!!! You are truly a GO-Getter!!!
That’s right, don’t give up on yourself. Take it one day at a time and draw inspiration from others that share your goals.
GO Randi you can do it, You are like my inspiration now. I would love to lose 27 lbs so we need to link up asap…. GO GIRL!!
Thanks D’anna
I am currently cleaning up my den to get all the junk out. Once that is done you can most def come to the crib to get your exercise on. I am also going to start running again (soon I hope) so we can do that too!
Ok let me know so we can both be hot “MAMA’s” this summer! lol
Wow! With an attitude like that, their is no way you are not going to reach your goal and put the pounds on retirement!
YOU CAN DO IT RANDI!!
Good luck, Randi!!!!
Thanks!!!!