So Weight Loss Journey Anyone?

Since I was in elementary school I've been overweight.  Originally, it wasn't bad but for the nerdy girl with big hair and bad clothes?  Kids will be kids.  And at the time I wasn't quite as wise to the ways of people as I currently am.  So I let the taunts get to me, I let their words isolate me from society and things I enjoyed, scared that by continuing to try new things and being with people I would be hurt worse.  Basically my Id beat the shit out of my Ego and Super Ego and I turned into a scared little mouse.  And this little mouse loved cheese.  Or rather food in general.  Since it was one of the only things I could turn to for a pleasurable experience, that and reading, became my escape, which is common, especially with a mother who cooks like a southern culinary goddess, and didn't pay any attention to portion control.  Not that it was my mothers fault.  It wasn't really anyones fault.  Just-if you'll pardon the expression-a series of unfortunate events which led me down a very bad road.  Now at the age of 23 I'm finally determined to make myself better.  I'm tired of not being who I wish I was.   I don't want to be that scared little mouse anymore and so I've been working hard to improve my self-esteem and a vast array of other things.  Along the way I have alternated between ignoring my weight, fad dieting, learning about nutrition and lifestyle changes and exercise, and pretty much nothing has worked.  Recently I discovered a new low carb program and have seen great results.  I started on July 22, 2010 at a sad 215 lbs.  Now as of September 9, 2010 I weigh 193.2 lbs! Yippee!  21.8 lbs down!  And a pant size!  I'm really excited and anxious and scared and all that jazz though.  Every weigh in I practically die in my head wandering whats changed.  So now I can share here and not feel all bottled up.  Go me!

I'm Lovin' It!

A little about me....

`I live in Florida and work at Walt Disney World! (yippee!)

`I'm twenty-two and in Uni for a Psych degree.

`I love shoes. And most clothes. Except ones that are seriously screwed up.

`I can come off as a bit cold sometimes. 

`I have a wonderful boyfriend.  We've been putting up with each other for almost four years now and are looking 

forward to many more.

`I'm an Independent, although I like some Democrat ideals and some Republican ideals. I will, however, make fun of both and all.  One for all, and all for me!

`I'm a tree hugger. GOOOOO Green! Hurrah! But I try not to be preachy.

`I like to cook and love eating! So yes, I'd say I'm a foodie.

`I'm also a huge fan of most alcohol. It makes me happy. :)

`I respect everyones right to choose or not choose a religion based on serious internal deliberation and their right to practice it (or not practice anything) responsibly. 

`I've always wanted to live in the English countryside, but I have a feeling someday I'll be living in the Scottish countryside.

`I adore a lot of Asian culture and activities. More on that later.

In fact, more on everything later! I can't give too much away!

Adieu Mon Ami~

Babs