Weight Loss Journey

After having my son two years ago, I was the highest in weight I've ever been.  Last year, I managed to turn things around and made some lifestyle changes that helped me to lose around 35 lbs.  I was able to shop in the regular size section of stores for the first time in years and it was so exciting (tops only, but hey, that's still exciting), but with 65 lbs still to go, I lost motivation.  Over the last 9 months or so, I've managed to slowly put the weight back on.

This last month or two has been really tough.  Due to some circumstances, losing weight just hasn't been a priority at all.  In fact, from 6/1 to 7/15, I gained 15 lbs.  This put me right back to where I was when I finished my pregnancy with Owen.  And what I mean by that is, my last doctor's checkup BEFORE I went into labor.

On 7/16, I recorded my weight as 269.80.  It's sad and depressing.  Especially since all my 'reward' clothes I purchased last year no longer look good when I wear them.  Since then, I have got an upper respiratory infection so I have not been able to begin exercising as I had hoped. 

Things have started to clear up, so I'm hopeful to begin the Couch 2 5k program in the morning and although I haven't done anything to lose weight, decided to see where I 'stand' with the scale this morning...263.00!  6.80 lbs gone.  That makes me feel a little better about the journey ahead but that still means I have 108lbs to go.

I'm going to try to record my journey on here, though I've never been too sucessful with blogging in he past.  We shall see.  I use My Fitness Pal if any of you would like to help police me.  Username: angelobello7.  Any feedback is welcome!