I have made the conscious decision to start losing weight seriously. I was a normal sized toddler. 4th grade was when I started realizing I was a little “chubbier” than the rest of the girls in my class. Getting dressed one day I remember crying to my dad saying “I’m fat.” It’s sad to think I thought of myself that way at such a young age. Through middle school, high school, and college I continued to gain weight and I am now at my heaviest, and not proud of it. I was an active kid growing up. From competitive dance, soccer, basketball, and softball I was usually always on the go. I have tried to lose weight in the past and I either lose motivation, or give up. I have come to the realization it’s all a mentality thing for me. The willpower to refrain from unhealthy foods is my biggest weakness, as well as not knowing when to stop eating. However, diet and exercise aren’t the only components to weight loss. Metabolic and the way your body metabolizes fats, carbohydrates and proteins is another part of it. I have PCOS. Polycystic ovarian syndrome. This disease affects every individual differently and occurs in 1 in 10 women of childbearing age. There is a hormonal imbalance of reproductive hormones which can lead to infertility, trouble with weight loss, excessive hair growth, weight gain, pelvic pain, fatigue, irregular menstrual cycles, and acne. I have been involved with the Weight and Wellness Center in Portland, ME. I have been seeing a dietician, a physician, and a behavioral therapist. My goal of making this blog is to be able to reflect on my journey and hold myself accountable. I will be posting about how I am progressing, my set backs, and healthy foods I make!
My Weight Loss Journey 