About Ashley....

September 2010

I started my weight loss journey back in September of 2010 since then I have lost roughly around 42.5 pounds by using a personal trainer and then I hire a nutritionist about two months ago. I started weighing in at 211 and I am now between 168-170 depending on my body's fluid. Goal weight is to 130-140 pounds by December 2011. I am working very hard to accomplish this goal and I can tell you losing weight is a constant battle but so rewarding once you see it for yourself. I wasn't always so overweight in high school my max weight was around 125 pounds. Over time things changed and life changed me, at 22 years old I was going through a domestic violence situation. I dated this man for seven years but once I was secluded from my family and friends he started to verbally and physically attack me. I started using food for comfort I would eat medium pizzas, whole bags of chips, nachos and cheese and tons of fried foods to make up for what I was lacking at the time. I was never an emotional eater but slowly I fell into that. Over time I went from 140 pounds to hitting 211 pounds, I was in a size 18/20 pants and was constantly having stomach problems. I knew something had to be done, I felt disgusting in my own skin and not to mention I had met someone and felt it wasnt fair for them to have to deal with my obesisty and all the problems associated with that. So I first decided to join a gym-(Youfit Health Clubs) and then I hired my trainer Jon and he helped me lose 30 pounds. I am greatful for his work and patience with me. However Jon and I no longer work out together because he was promoted to manangment and can't train anymore but we constantly keep in touch and I see him when I go workout and he makes sure I am working out to my best ability! A  friend of mine Rob G. was also battling with his weight loss, he is trying to loose 300 pounds by the end of the year himself. He was working with this company called Principal Nutrition and I inquired about the program. Principal Nutrition is AMAZING, they are not only knowledgable but patient and really care about the client's well being. Lauren and Christi have both encouraged me to keep going and document what I have been doing since September and so here we are! I really hope you enjoy my blog and I hope this provides help for those who are battling the weight loss woes like I am.

December 2010- March of 2011

Ashley M.