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The Beginning

Here I am, the end of another year.  A year in which I had decided to get healthy and fit. A year in which i did NOT get healthy nor fit.  In fact, I am about 60 lbs heavier than I was last year at this time. 

2011 - the year I lost 50 lbs until I injured my foot in November of that year.  The same injury that I used as an excuse to not exercise and to eat whatever I wanted (did you know that unhealthy food is not really food? It's just chemicals!). The year I did my first 5k walk, the year I first rode a bicycle (well, since childhood).

2012 - the year I gained 60 lbs.  The year I continued to eat chemicals.  The year I exercised off and on.  The year I went back to school to begin studying for a nutrition degree.  The year I turned 40.   The year I went on my first cruise (it was amazing!).   Here I am in all my 285 lb glory:

2013 - the year I am planning on losing at LEAST 85 lbs.  The year I will drastically cut down on the chemicals I consume.  The year I will continue to attend school, despite the scheduling challenges.  The year I will finally stop all the negative talk (I am not fat, I HAVE fat).  The year I will finally embrace what living is all about, at least I hope.  It's a tall order, but I know I can do it.  I hope you join me to see how I change, I'm excited by the possibilities.