The journey begins

I have started this blog as a place I can share my ups and downs of my "Year 35 Goal" with my friends and family. I am so blessed with so many great people in my life. This weight loss journey will not always be easy and I will have highs and lows but I know with the prayer and support of you guys, those lows will only be small dips. I'm no writer so don't expect this to be the best read you've ever had. lol

On 3-19-13, I began my journey at 250lbs and 44.9% body fat by joining the gym at Ladies Of America fitness center. I had to purchase 2XL clothes to work out in. My final goal is by my 35th birthday in January of 2014, I will be at least 188 with only 25%body fat. That is a 62lb weight loss and a 20% decrease in body fat.

There are so many emotions right now. Im excited, excited about the future me. With this future will bring a happier more confident me, a healthier and more in shape me, a more dedicated and determined person, new friends that I have made along the journey and not to mention the fact that I will be HOT!

I'm also nervous and scared. I'm scared about not making it or giving up after the "high" is over. It's so much easier in the begining or when you are seeing immediate results but I know the "newness" will wear off and I won't always be able to see the results. I'm also nervous of the pain of the workouts. Haha. I know that too will pass.

I want to thank all of you for your encouragement, thoughts, prayers and support. You guys kinda ROCK!!!