Day 1 & 2

Starting out slow with adjusting food intake habits.
Yesterday I stayed under 1500 calories and today I stayed under 1300.
My husband showed me the basic exercises we will be utilizing and how to properly do them without getting injured. It feels pretty good to go into this whole thing with a positive outlook.
He said are you doing this for show or to feel better.

And to be honest probably a little of both, but both reasons are for me.

I wanted to document this transformation so if I ever lose sight of the healthy living again I can always look back and see how far I have come. I don't ever want to get in the denial phase again. You know the one where slowly but surely the weight creeps back on, at first your clothes get too tight, then you have no clothes that fit, then the next time you are at the store you have to buy a size up and then a size up after that. It's continuous and while it may only feel like a little bit at that time, lots of little bits add up FAST.
For me ENCOURAGEMENT is key. Don't make a spectacle of me, if I want to do so myself that's my prerogative, but don't discourage me because of it. Losing weight is hard, just like breaking any other addiction and while you may not think it compares to drugs or alcohol, to me food is my drug. It does the things drugs and alcohol do. It equally damages my health and well being and it's also recovery that is needed. An ongoing process always deciding which foods to choose, which days to exercise, etc. Thank you for your continued support and I hope to inspire some by setting myself straight. Good Night and Happier Days Ahead! Or at least more active ones for sure!
~* Ashlee