So I grew up with a weight problem. In 7th grade, I weigh what I do right now at age 25. I never realized that I was bigger than all of my friends, looking back, they all say that they didn't realize it either. I didn't eat to cover up feelings, I just ate because I liked to eat. I ate anything and everything and huge portions of it all. My first realization of my problem, was after seeing a picture of myself after my sophmore prom. I looked huge, I couldn't believe that I was as large and unhealthy as I was. I decided, before my junior prom, that I was going to lose weight. I began cutting portions and losing. Then I thought "wow, I am losing eating this much, but I wonder if I eat less if I will lose more." this led to me eating about 500-550 calories a day my senior year of high school. Therefore I went from 180 lbs. to 130. It was amazing, I got compliments from everyone about how great I looked. At my high school graduation I knew that I was "hot stuff." Then, I knew I was going to have to face college. I was bound and determined to not gain the infamous "freshman 15". Despite the last night parties, I continued to maintain my weight by eating my small portions, exercising for hours,and I mean hours a day, and drinking lots of coffee to help me survive the days of class. My junior year of college, I decided to transfer to another college. It was known as a "party" school and party I did. I forgot about my healthy habits, add that to being homesick from being 4 hours from my family, and I slowly began to lose weight. In 2007, I ran into an ex from my freshman year. I just fell back in love with Curtis (yes, he is my fiance now.) At this point, I had gained and was back up to about 160-165, I didn't weigh because I really didn't want to know. After moving back home to be closer to my family and Curtis, I began exercising again and eating smaller portions, yet healthy portions, the weight slowly began to come off. I since have gotten down to 118-120 and have maintatined this weight for a year. I am finally my healthy, happy self and the person that I was made to be. I am writing this blog to keep my accountable and hopefully help people who are, or have been in the situation that I was in. Please feel free to contact me anytime.
*Taryn*
