Ugh...starting over

So, I'm back up to about 266ish... Ugh. Why do I always do this to myself??? I have lost and gained the same 20 - 30 pounds a gazillion times. I have noticed that my skin isn't as resilient as it used to be. Things are sagging that didn't sag before, and I think that when I FINALLY lose this stupid weight, I will need to get extra skin removed. But...I'm positive. I have been feeling really sick lately, and tired and just generally blah. I think that my moods and feelings of "blah" can mostly be attributed to being overweight. I think that if I lose weight (by eating healthier and exercising) I will also start to feel a lot better. So the journey begins (again). I NEED to do this!

Happy Birthday to me!

Well, today is my 29th birthday. I had hoped to be at my goal weight by now (as of this time last year), but things happened that seemed to put me off track. I lost my best friend, Stephanie (who was 27) to cancer on May 27 :(. Broke up with my bf when I figured out he was crazy. Then I had an accident while in Cuba and bruised my tailbone, which prevented me from exercising (still have pain to this day).

Anyway, that is all behind me now (no punn intended ;-)) and today mark's a new year. This year of my life is going to be all about focussing on me and getting healthy. I can't wait to have more energy and feel good about myself when I look in the mirror. I will be a better mom when I have more energy as I will be able to play basketball and soccer with my son without getting short of breath. I will travel more since I will feel good in a bathing suit (and have extra money since I won't be spending it on take-out food and extra groceries). This year is my year to shine. No more excuses....

Weighed myself on the weekend and I'm at 245. My goal is to get to 175 (that seems about right for 6'0 tall). That means I have 70 pounds to lose, and I WILL do it by March 5, 2009. Wish me luck!

Samantha

Up 'till now...

So, I will be 29 one week from today, and I had hoped to reach all of my weight-loss goals before my birthday. While I have successfully managed to lose almost 30 pounds since May 2-4 last year, I still have about 70 to go.

I stumbled upon the following blog: http://gottagetshrunk.blogspot.com/ and was SO inspired that I decided to start this blog in hopes that it keeps me on-track. I definitely want to get to my goal weight before my 30th birthday next year.

I'm 6 feet tall with blond hair and blue eyes. I have a 12-year old son who is my world. I'm posting some pics from when I was at my heaviest (270.7 lbs), and now (242), and a couple from in-between (weight unknown). Hopefully I will find some supportive friends on here, and this time I will do it!!

Cheers!
Sam