Hi guys,

So today’s the day where I decide to make a major change in my life. I want to lose all this excess weight.

It’s a decision that’s been mulling in my head for quite a while. One of the major reasons is that I have a couple of health issues which would essentially disappear should I lose the excess flab. I managed to lose around 20lbs on my own last year but to my horror and sheer laziness, I’ve pretty much piled the majority of it back on in recent months.

I have been diagnosed with high blood pressure for around six years. Yes I’m young and I shouldn’t have this, let alone for this long, but I was on the contraceptive pill which stemmed this but I haven’t yet managed to get rid of it. For my blood pressure, I take 3 medications for it daily. I was also diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about a year and a half ago. It was originally diet managed but for the last six or seven months I have been on Metformin to keep my blood sugar levels down.

The main reason why I want to lose the weight is because I have lost confidence in myself. I have always been the “big one” in my family. My parents and sisters are all skinny minnies; eating whatever they want and how much they want without seeing any weight gain. It’s never really bothered me until recently and I saw some photos of myself at Christmas a couple of years ago. I just looked so huge. Since then, I’ve avoided photos like the plague. Another thing is that I no longer feel comfortable around my other half. We’ve been together for nearly five years and lived together for four. I think he’s noticed how unhappy I am with myself and he’s not quite sure how to deal with it. I’m just bummed out because he shouldn’t have to and I know that all he wants is for me to be happy.

So I’m taking the first steps. In previous diets, spurts of exercise, I eventually lack all motivation so from tomorrow, I’m off to the gym (which I’ve been a member of for about 3 months now) and I’m going to see a personal trainer for the initial consultation. I’m hoping they will keep me on track with all the exercising and I will be tracking my meals with MyFitnessPal (which I love; when I remember to fill it in!).

Initial measurements:

• Weight: 219lbs
• Bust: 46 in
• Waist: 42 in
• Hips: 43 in

Well, until tomorrow then, I guess! Until then.. x

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