The Skinny……..northfield, portrait photographer

How many of you have decided to start a New Year’s resolution?  Of losing weight…..  I know a ton of people do that every year don’t they and after a few weeks it dies off and people never try to stay healthy.

They either starve themselves until they are blue in the face and burn out so they binge or they get so stressed out they just go back to their old ways.  I’ve done that many times.  As many of you know who have met me, I’m not the skinniest cat on the block.  I’ve never been okay with that but I’ve used food like people use alcohol or drugs.  It’s a coping mechanism for many people.  Well, I have to tell you it is no more for me.

Somehow for some reason, I woke up back in October and just absolutely couldn’t stand the life that I was leading about my body.  I didn’t have enough energy to do fun things with my daughter during the summer and so October 5 I started to completely change my life.

Since October 5th, I have lost 26 pounds.  I thought by now I’d be further than I am but I take one day at a time.  I have cut my portions of food so much and I’m exercising daily.  I’m actually shocked I’m awake right now.  I’m so tired because I now get up at 5 a.m. to work out.

Anyway, I want to start sharing more of my life with my customers and photographer friends who read my blog.  I hope to inspire people through my journey of weight loss.  I have a goal in mind and I’m going to get there.  I’m so set that I’m going to make my goal.

Last night, I tried my first Spin Class and oh my goodness.  Let’s just say a certain area is really hurting today!  Anyway, it was fun but….I hope something gets used to the seat so I can do more!

I photograph a lot of seniors each summer and I know so so so many girls struggle with their identity and looks.  I think every woman struggles with this.  You are not alone.  You aren’t the only one who sits there and gets on yourself for not liking the way you look.  But, I have to tell you, you don’t have to do that anymore. Don’t beat yourself up anymore!  If you ever need to talk to anyone, I’m always here.

I will be writing more about my weight loss journey as I continue to go down in pounds and get skinny.