armalis

I've always been overweight, so even when I'd lost weight (70 pounds in college) I still thought I was fat. I gained about 40 back, but then quickly lost another 20 and stayed there for a good four years of my early 20's. I was comfortable with that, even if some days I still thought I was fat. Over the last year and a half, battling depression, anxiety, and just all around laziness, I gained everything back and then a little more. I see photos from two-three years ago and am in wonder of how thin I was (for me, and for my height). I just want to be comfortable and happy with myself again.

Specifically, I'm starting this in anticipation of my late-August vacation to the Bahamas. I'm entirely too excited for this, but also worried about being in a bathing suit for seven days (as well as shopping for vacation/island clothes). I plan to lose approximately 30 pounds, but hope to stick with this for the long haul!

January Update to this - I lost the 30, and was extremely happy to go on vacation. I gained about 10 back the month or so after that and have kind of battled 5-10 back and forth since then. I am back in gear and want to lose at least 40 pounds by my birthday, June 9. I'm feeling good about this, as it keeps me to a regimen, but is not soooo strict. I know I'll lose a bit of weight right off the bat and after that it will be a test of getting back to my ooooollllld eating habits. Wish me luck!

April Update - I got down another 15-20 pounds. It's been a total stalemate for the last month, so I'm A) starting daily plate again and B) joined the new gym in my building. I'm planning on early morning workouts, nothing major - as I learned this morning, the elliptical is not as easy as I remember it - as well as some outdoor bike rides once the weather is nicer. I want to lose 20 pounds before my birthday, which is doable, but requires real dedication and focus. I think I'm good on this. And as long as I lose like 10-15, I will still be happy with myself for getting thisclose to being the old Amy.