The Story...

So I wanted to start this blog as another source of motivation. I have been struggling with losing weight for the last 3-4 years and finally had an epiphany. It's going to take more for me than just a decision to just workout and start eating better. So I decided that I need some kind of performance goal. The goal for me had to be very attainable but also something that is going to take time and difficulty. I need a challenge and I feel like running a half marathon will be a great one! I'm really excited and intimidated but ready to get started. This blog will be I guess a peek inside my transition from someone who HATES running to someone who appreciates it or at least tolerates it. I will be posting pictures and little posts to tell you all how things are going. This is going to be a long process but hopefully a funny and liberating one!

Background...
In high school I played four sports a year all four years and after my freshman year was on varsity teams in all four sports for the next three years. I was not super toned and built but I had size and muscle mass. I was always told to use my size and that I was bigger than any other girls at the time. Those are the things that get into your head and make you think things about yourself that are not necessarily full truths. Yes, I was bigger in a sense than most of the girls in my class but not near what I thought. If only I had just chilled and waited til college and let everyone else fill out I'd be good, but that's not what happened..HAHA. After high school I got to college and was free not to have hours and hours of practice and conditioning that I took FULL advantage of. I'm not exactly sure how much weight I gained in my first year but it was WAY more than the freshman fifteen. I was 180lbs at my best shape in high school and went into college being that. I didn't really notice that I had gained a little weight until my sophomore year in college. And it still wasn't something that was unusual for me growing up and having to get the next jean size or shirt size. But that's something I didn't separate, growing up and growing out...ha. Now in my 5th year of college I've gained about 120lbs since my freshman year! YIKES, I know! I stand about 5'8" and 300lbs. The weight has never kept me from doing anything or going out or not let me be able to live my life. I have some of the best friends ever and an awesome family that make me this crazy, fun person(or at least I think I'm fun..haha) and I would never let anything get in my way of having a good time. The only aspect of my life that has been hindered by my weight is a love life...but that's normal for most overweight people and to be expected, not surprising. So I've made this goal to be my second chance to get back in shape and making my life healthier and happier. I know I'm going to learn stuff about myself through this and hopefully find tons and tons of humor out of it. Lets get started!