Transformation Tuesday

I want to use my post today as a source of inspiration for those who have ever struggled with weight loss. I'm going to share one of my most proudest moments. Those who don't know me probably never would have guessed that I used to be a lot bigger. Growing up, I was always a large girl. It's something that I never really let get me down though. I have always been an energetic and bubbly person. I'm a positive person and I like to live my life happily. As second semester of my sophomore year in college approached, I stepped on the scale and realized that I was the largest I've ever been. It scared me. I began thinking about health problems that could develop later in life and just how much it would affect my daily routine. It was in that moment that I made the decision to change my life. Healthier eating habits and dedication to daily exercise are what have helped me reach goals over this two-year journey. One very important thing I have learned from my journey, probably the most important thing actually, is that having a positive attitude is KEY. I kept my mind at a very good place throughout my transformation and it has helped shape me as a person. I told myself that it wasn't realistic OR healthy to lose 50 pounds in a month and that results were not going to come overnight. In the past, I think that's why I ways struggled with the thought of losing weight. It's easy to lose motivation and get lazy when you expect instant results, which is why I changed my way of thinking. It's a process and you have to be patient. Slow progress is better than no progress. That is the mindset you have to have. I promise you that you can do ANYTHING once you clean up the way you think. I am proud to share that I have lost over 100 pounds and I couldn't feel better about myself. Others tell me that I am their inspiration and I feel so honored knowing that. It's a very rewarding feeling. I continue to make healthy food choices without depriving myself from the ones I enjoy. I LOVE food. I'm just smarter about it now. Also, I continue to exercise everyday. It is such a huge part of my life now and it always will be.