So this is my first post, a post I’ve put off for a week because I have no idea what to say for my very first one. Nevertheless, I’m ready to begin. I’ve always wanted to blog but never really took the time to do it, and it didn’t help that I never really knew what I should blog about. I now realize it only makes sense to blog about something that I’m passionate about, something that hits very close to home for me, something that has influenced my life for twenty years, something that has brought me so much pain and so much revelation all at once…
FAT.
And not just any fat.
MY FAT – fat I’ve carried around far too long, fat I’ve lost and gained and lost and gained again, fat that I have allowed to weigh me down so much I never really lived a life I enjoyed, fat that I’m ready to lose and never wear again.
Everyone has a story to tell, and each story in its own right is significant and important and worthy of telling and hearing. This will be my story. An open, vulnerable, real account of what it’s like to have fat, and what it’s like to lose it. I want to document my journey of healthy living in hopes of encouraging others to do the same. I’m finally ready to continue my weigh tloss journey (I’ve already lost 75 pounds!). I’m finally ready to lose my insecurities and my weight in such a way that I don’t lose my mind in the process!
I look forward to sharing my process with you – whether it’s an embarrassing story, or a healthy recipe, or a great success, or an awesome workout, or an inspiring quote or article.
February 4th, 2014 at 12:06 am
Thanks for following my blog, Laura. All the best on your in-depth process! I’ll be following along.
February 4th, 2014 at 12:08 am
Thanks so much, Lynn! Looking forward to following yours as well 🙂
February 4th, 2014 at 12:29 am
Hi! Laura, I think this is a great idea. Plus you’ll get positive feedback and encouragement from other people. I’ll be following your journey. You’ll do great!
February 4th, 2014 at 2:02 pm
Aww thank you so much for the encouraging words, Tammy! I’m hoping this can be a place where we all can help each other out!
February 4th, 2014 at 12:54 am
Great job so far! I’ll be following you. I’m in school to become a registered dietitian so you may find my blog useful! http://whatmattersnutrition.wordpress.com/
February 4th, 2014 at 2:01 pm
Thank you, David! I will definitely be sure to look up your blog! And best of luck in school!
February 4th, 2014 at 2:05 am
I will follow your blog as I’ve been there. I t is so very different for everyone. Keep on keeping on.
February 4th, 2014 at 2:00 pm
Thanks so much Kay!!
February 4th, 2014 at 6:18 pm
Laura I love you. I have always loved your honesty. I miss being able to see you every day. I know you can do this and you will do this. You are an amazingly wonderful woman who I adore! Looking forward to your future posts.
February 4th, 2014 at 6:42 pm
i love you, too, lauren! and thanks so much for the encouraging words … they mean a lot to me 🙂
February 5th, 2014 at 6:08 am
Laura,
I just wanted to let you know that though we hardly know anything about each other I have always thought you were beautiful inside and out from the first time we spoke in Mr. Shelbourne’s business class. Yes, I thought were shy but not too many people were very friendly to me and you were
February 5th, 2014 at 4:07 pm
Hi Heather, that seems so long ago!! Thanks for the encouragement and the kind words 🙂
February 5th, 2014 at 1:33 pm
I think rebooting after a significant weight loss is harder than the original journey. I’m in that position right now as well! Just take things one day at a time 🙂 Good Luck!
February 5th, 2014 at 4:05 pm
I’m finding it to be harder, too, for sure! Thanks for the encouragement and for following my blog! Good luck to you as well!
February 7th, 2014 at 10:17 pm
Thank you Laura for blogging about this. You have given me the encouragement to be open about my own struggles.
February 8th, 2014 at 9:18 pm
I’m so glad it encouraged you. Thank you for letting me know!! There is a certain freedom that comes with sharing personal struggles. Good luck on your journey!
February 8th, 2014 at 10:17 pm
Thank ya kindly.
February 21st, 2014 at 6:32 pm
Good for you! Blogging about something so personal can be scary….there’s much to my own story I haven’t shared yet. One thing I’d just like to mention to you is my dh…. the main reason we decided to give Paleo a try is to help my dh losing weight….so far we have had great results… We are new to it and I am still taking it all in and observing him and his success, so I haven’t posted about that aspect of it yet…but just thought I’d mention it to you as it might be something that might be of interest to you. Best wishes no matter what!!! You go girl!
February 21st, 2014 at 6:35 pm
thanks for the comment! i’ve considered paleo, and i do love the clean eating aspect! maybe i’ll look into it a bit more! thanks for the tip 🙂
February 21st, 2014 at 6:48 pm
😉 no problem… I would definitely advise clean eating….so many chemicals in food add or even cause food addictions, especially artificial sweeteners and things in “low-fat” products….ok…done with my soapbox… sorry… keep focused on your goal:)
February 21st, 2014 at 7:14 pm
haha, no you’re fine. they do put a ton of crap in our food that just isn’t helpful and is even harmful … yuck!
February 24th, 2014 at 1:47 am
Hi Laura! Thanks for your honesty, courage and candor. You are truly an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your journey with us and I look forward to reading more 🙂
February 24th, 2014 at 11:42 am
thank you for your encouragement! i appreciate & need it 🙂
February 24th, 2014 at 6:09 am
Way to go, Laura! Looking forward to your posts.
February 24th, 2014 at 11:42 am
thanks so much!!!
February 25th, 2014 at 6:08 pm
Go Laura! Looking forward to following your journey. If you scroll back on my blog, I have tons of healthy recipes you might like!
February 25th, 2014 at 6:25 pm
thank you! i will definitely check it out 🙂