Pretty much since I can remember I have struggled with my weight. I remember in elementary school being called fat-not regularly like I know some people are made fun of-but even though it was only a couple of times it had a lasting effect on me. I know lots of people aren't fans of Dr Phil...but I am! I remember one time on one of his shows he told a girl who had been bullied all through school, that even though the bullies stopped, she took over for them and continued bullying herself. I am sooo sure that I have done this same thing. Again, I don't mean to say I was bullied through school because I definitely wasn't-but there were a couple comments here and there...and they had a lasting effect on me.
In high school my friends and I ate out a lot. I didn't think it would affect me that much. My closest friends were soo skinny, and it didn't seem to affect them...so why would affect me right? No. It did affect me. I wouldn't say that I was horribly overweight in high school, but had I eaten better I definitely could have been in better shape.
After high school when I moved away for college, my roommate and I didn't eat out a lot-in fact, hardly ever. But just because you don't eat out doesn't mean you are eating healthy...I continued to gain weight.
Now I'm married and its the same thing...packing on the pounds. I understand that I did just have a baby, and that all the weight doesn't come off immediately, but I also understand if I don't make a change now, the weight isn't going to come off itself. I am reading Dr Phil's book right now, Ultimate Weightloss Solutions: 7 Keys to Weightloss Freedom, and its an amazing book. It's amazing how the things he talks about in his book are exactly me.
I know that the road I am heading on for weight loss is not going to be an easy one. I am so blessed to have an amazing husband who thinks I am beautiful now matter how I am, but supports me fully in getting healthier. I am looking forward to the end result, but I know I need to live in the now and do the work to get to where I need to be. I want to be living a healthy life so I can be a good example for Addy. I don't want her to go through the things I have, just because of weight. I believe I can change our families future now, before its too late.
I hope that if there is someone who reads my blog that is struggling with weight, that maybe I can inspire them? I understand how hard it is, I really do.
I'm going to try and post to keep updated on how I'm doing, i think if I make sure to write how I'm doing, it will give myself more accountability.
So, here's to change!
Melissa you are an inspiration to everyone out there who may be struggling with issues in their life, those who are scared to talk about or face their "fears" and even those who just need a kick in the butt to get motivated! All the best to you and I know that your perseverance and determination will pull you through the tough and get you to where you want to be in your life! xo Jordan
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