Hello 1 year Anniversary!

Well, its been about a year since I decided to make a change in my life and get healthy. It all started when we booked a vacation on a cruise. I was pretty close to 220lbs. I've lost 45 lbs in a year and I feel really proud of myself. Sure, I could have lost more, but I wouldn't change a thing. I feel like I'm really on the right track and should be able to reach my goal in the next couple of months. ( I think I have about another 15-20lbs to lose) My daughter and I have a 5K race coming up next week and after that I will be attempting either a 10K or a 1/2 Marathon. Running has definitely helped to keep me somewhat sane and on track to better eating and better decisions in general.

I also have a meeting with an advisor at the local collage to start my education on becoming a Dietitian. I'm so nervous! I get really nervous about doing things I haven't done before. I also get really nervous going to places I haven't been before. Hopefully I won't sound like a babbling idiot talking to this lady! I tend to run at the mouth when I'm nervous. (in one on one meetings anyway) (group settings I clam up) (I don't know why)

So I have a few positive things coming up, which is really good. I need some positive in my life! I have been battling depression for the past few weeks (hence the lack of posting). I don't really know what sets it off. It definitely comes in spurts for me. I'll be fine for a month them bam! Brick wall. Getting back to feel good about myself is a battle and its even a bigger battle keeping comfort foods out of my mouth. But I have been reasonably good over the past few weeks and have not gained any weight. I have not lost any, but I haven't gained and I think that speaks volumes.

I am going to upload some before and after pictures of me here. The problem I am having is finding before pictures. I never liked having my picture taken. Especially when I was really overweight. I still don't like my picture taken, but am definitely more tolerant now. LOL