The Beginning of the Change

       Recently I decided that a lifestyle change was in order. I don't know what made me decide that it was time. Maybe it was my sinking self-esteem, or just the feeling of not being the best that I can be. But what ever the reason, this decision is long overdue.

       My Mom and I are gearing up to start a weight loss program called "Take Shape For Life". It's a program that is based around the Medi-Fast meals. You eat 6 small meals a day 5 Medi-Fast meals and one Lean & Green meal that you make yourself. This program has a team of nurses, pharmacists, and life coaches on hand to help you through the process. We heard about this program through one of my Mother's friends, and went to a meeting a couple of weeks ago. I'm not sure why but seven days ago, I decided that this was it, I had to change the way I was living. Because if I didn't I might not get to see everything that God has planned for me, or to be a mother, wife, and friend. The way I was living was killing me. Slowly, but surly.

       So, on October 24, 2012 I decided that before my Mother and I started this weight loss program that I was going to start limiting my calorie intake. I started eating healthier, no more fast food, no sodas, no junk food. And since my exercise routine was well, non-existent, I'm starting with a 2-mile walk 3-4 times a week, along with some stretching before and after. I've started a food journal and in it I keep track of every single food that enters my body and how many calories it has. I also write down the workouts I do that day and how I'm feeling. I also have, as every good girl on a diet should, a goals and rewards list. Which is helping keep me motivated. 

       All of that lead to me writing a note on Facebook asking my friends to help me stay accountable, and be there for me throughout this long journey ahead. And of course, they left me comments that were both inspiring and heart warming. One of my friends, who lives out of state, said that it would be hard for her to support me since she lived so far away, and wanted me to keep in informed. So that got me thinking about doing a blog, that way my friends and family could look at my progress and be there to help. And that was the birth of "The Curvy Girl Change", where I'm going to try and post on a regular basis, with everything from exercises I've done, to what I'm eating, and recipes I find. I'm going to finish this first post with a picture I found that is something I need to remember throughout this and in my life in general.