Hello friends!
March is coming to a close and I'm very happy to report an exciting milestone. I've now lost 40 lbs (and 30 inches!)! That's right, as of this morning I'm weighing in at exactly 150.0. This means I'm only 5 lbs away from a healthy weight range. I can't quite put this feeling into words. I've never been more proud of myself. It's like I've climbed a mountain; just over a year ago I never thought I could live like this. Now this is my life. I'm the healthy one that people ask for advice. I'm the one being called an inspiration. More than that, I'm taking steps towards becoming the person I always wanted to be.
I always pictured myself as being very active and adventurous, but my weight and accompanying physical limitations kept me from realizing that. I fantasized about running through the woods, kayaking on the ocean, rock climbing, exploring new territories. I watched movies about people who did those things, passively exploring the life that I could never have. That disconnect has been partly responsible for years of depression. My body wouldn't allow me to be the person that my brain admired. I know I'm not there yet, but I'm closer than I've ever been.
This hasn't been easy, but I'm so excited for this post next month that I actually start to love the challenge.
