Triple Chin

I'm going to start a blog regarding my weight loss journey.  Today is April 26, 2013, I am 34 years old, 5'3" tall, and weigh 205 lbs.  I just saw my reflection in my iPad and realized that I currently have 3 chins.  When did it get this bad?  Growing up and even through my 20's I was relatively thin.  I was never a size 2, but I had curves - and a butt and pretty big boobs.  I guess hitting 30 halted my metabolism.  Or I got lazy.  Probably both.  I know that I am not as active as I was 5 years ago.  A lot has changed in the last 5 years.

So why am I starting this blog?  Part to inspire, part to get inspired, part in hopes that it will help me stick to it even though I know it's going to be a hard journey.

For those who don't know me... You already know my height, weight and age.  Other than that I'm originally from Morgantown, WV and currently live in Arlington, VA.  I am currently single (not for lack of trying, and that is the subject of another blog), have a good job, a great family and some of the best friends a girl could ask for.  I am passionate about seven things:  music, photography, traveling, the West Virginia Mountaineers (#HailWV), the Pittsburgh Steelers and my cats, Avi and Lulu.

Right now I'm writing this first blog post on a plane - I'm on my way to visit my best friend and her family in Alabama for the weekend.  One last crazy weekend before starting the diet/exercise (or as I currently view it - living hell).

I hate going to the gym.  H-A-T-E it.  And I also hate eating healthy.  I'll take that back... I kinda hate eating healthy.  But everyone keeps telling me that I'm not going to lose the weight by sitting around and waiting for it to go away and that I have to make a life change.

Well, here it is.  Starting Monday, (4/29), I will start my workouts and eating healthier to improve my quality of life and lose approximately 50 pounds.

This will be a very difficult journey for me.  I hope that you follow me along - with tips, encouragement and hopefully I might even inspire someone as well.