It's been awhile

So as some of you may know, about six months ago I made a decision to hopefully forever change my life. On March 17, 2012 I decided I needed to get into shape! I was packing on the pounds due to decreased activity, unhealthy eating, increases in consumption of alcohol, and lack of positive esteem. Since March I have lost 50 lbs, and I think in about 50 lbs I will be at my healthiest. It has been quite a journey thus far, with many stumbling blocks, and as some might say plenty of "wailing and gnashing of teeth!" I have had to take on so many aspects of my life and flip them upside down. The way I eat has completely change. I rarely eat out, and even if I do I always find the healthiest thing to eat, and make many adjustments to it in the process. I work out several times a week. I have recently joined forces with a dear friend who is helping me to tone muscles and start running. We will be doing our first 5k in about three weeks! I try to get more rest (this is sometimes hard for many reasons I will not disclose ;)). So just a little update for yall. I hope to keep this blog up to document continued changes, and I look forward to the many changes up ahead. :)