Starting over

A lot has happened to me in the past two years...and that is an understatement. That is for another time and place though. Everything that happened has taught me how to be me, live for me, and love me.

Two years ago mentally and physically I hit rock bottom. I was battling depression and my weight had climbed to over 200lbs...I stopped looking at a scale until I was certain I was below that again...It was a random day that I realized where I was. There was no significant event that triggered it, just a moment of clarity I guess. I looked in the mirror and asked myself what the hell was wrong with me... That was my first begining. I started to watch what I ate, portion sizes, amount of sweets, and how much soda I drank. Those little changes started something great for me, and I lost until I plateued at 185... I was happier, healthier, and a lot lighter in my mind : ) I went from a size 16 back to a 12!!! Next life threw me a curve ball...divorce...with that I kicked myself into high gear! I began to work out, jogging a couple days a week and ate only healthy...

I made it down to 145! I don't even think I had weighed that little since jr. high maybe freshmen year of highschool...I was HOT!!!

then another curve ball...I was pregnant...The single BEST thing that has ever happened to me : )

36 weeks prego!

With that we are here and now...I have an amazing 9 month old little boy : ) I am a full time single mom and student, and I work part-time. I live with my wonderful parents, and while this has been the most humbling experience of my life, I am so greatful to them for the help and support they continue to give me, and I can honestly say I do not know where I would be without them.

Memorial Weekend 2010..155lbs...

Not exactly where I want to be but not bad for a start...