Ok, so this is my first post! I am working on my back story and a lot of other weight loss 'hot button issue' topics I want to discuss, but I just wanted to put this out there and get the ball rolling.
I am a thirty year old woman, military wife who's been through two deployments in three years, a mother to a three year old and one year old, and I've lost over one hundred pounds over the course of three years by journaling what I eat and exercising. If I can do it, anyone can. You just have to believe you can, find people to support you, decide you want it, and get it DONE.
My purpose in creating this blog is to create a support network among those of us who struggle with our weight, health, and fitness. I know I never would have been able to lose the weight I have if it hadn't been for some awesome friends (and an amazing husband) who kept me in check along the way. I'm hoping to keep it light hearted and funny, but also down to earth and serious when the topic calls for it.
I'm really excited to share my experiences with all of you, and learn from you as well. I have not created a one size fits all "You must do it my way, or fail!" method. I think what I've done is realize what can work for the millions of Americans (and Australians and Canadians and any other nationalities that want to follow, I know you're out there!) who have tried and failed the countless fad diets and exercise crazes and been unsuccessful. Weight loss is so simple and yet so complicated and I think through discussing the common reasons that we all struggle, we can figure out the best ways to push through those road blocks and meet our goals. I want to reach out especially to the military community because I am a milspouse myself, but really these discussions will be applicable to everyone.
The way I envision this going is I pick a topic and blog about it, which facilitates a discussion. I want and NEED your feedback and experiences. I'm also totally open to questions and will turn those into blog posts as well. You can ask them via the comments section or the 'contact me' form.
Please follow me, "like" and share this with anyone you think will benefit! A facebook page will soon be created to follow as well. I've truly become passionate about health and fitness and am dying to spread that passion to anyone who's willing to listen.
