One Year

Exactly one year ago, I began my weight loss journey and weighed in for the first time.

As of today, I have lost 33.6 pounds.

After I stepped off the scale this morning, I couldn't help but have some negative thoughts creep into my head. I thought, 'Could I have lost more? What should I have done differently? Should I even be proud of that considering how long it's taken me?' All this thinking led me to mentally slap myself and say, 'Don't be a Debbie Downer! Think of all your hard work this past year and of everything you've accomplished!'

I worked harder this past year to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle than I ever have in my entire life. Yes, I could have worked out more days resulting in more weight lost, but on the other hand, I could have made the choice to give up like I did every single year previous to 2013. Where would that leave me today? 33.6 pounds heavier (at least!) and a feeling of failure that another year had passed me by with nothing being done about my weight.

What I lost in weight, I have gained in strength and confidence. I believe that 2014 will be another great year for me, and I look forward to sharing it with all of you.