One Year Later, Another Year to GO!

WOW- DAY 365!!!

I did it, I stuck through this journey!! I am patting myself on the back, but I know the buck doesn’t stop here.  I still have to continue my journey and fight this fat off of me, I have lost a total of 48 pounds with another 28 pounds to go to equal an overall weight loss of 76 pounds. I know I will have challenges and struggles to drop the rest of the weight but I just have to remain focused on what I want in this life. Before it was all about the need to be SKINNY, but nowadays it’s more about the need to be HEALTHY and Most Importantly HAPPY! One year ago I wasn’t mentally where I feel I am now; who would have thought that I would have lost 46 pounds in 12 months- NOT ME. I got so discouraged so many times because I felt I wasn’t seeing the results on the scale but what I didn’t realize is all the work I was putting in would pay off. It did pay off and I feel stronger, healthier and more determined to get to my ultimate goal. My husband has been a huge supporter in this journey- he has had to endure my moments of insecurities, injuries and most importantly my accomplishments. He tells me all the time that I should be so proud of myself for sticking with it and losing the weight.  He has also had to adapt to my nutritional changes and he has given up some stuff as well (red meat!). For this I am so grateful for him- Thanks Eddie I love you!!

Rob G. - What can I say?!? You are such an inspiration to all of us! I am so lucky to have you in my life to influence me to never give up on myself and to always see the big picture. You are simply an AWESOME Friend! I am happy to have someone like you on my side!

My nutritionist Christi /Principle Nutrition– THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! You have showed me so much in these last few months. I am truly grateful to have you and for all the help and guidance you have provided me!

My Trainers- You guys have had to deal with a lot when working out with me, but you have never let me give up and completely walk away. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

My other supporters, family, friends and followers: Your words of encouragement are truly what have kept me going these last 12 months. I am happy that I get to share this journey with you and that you get to see my transformation. I know that this blog has helped many of you to start your own weight loss goals and remember YOU can DO ANYTHING!!! Thank you so much!!!

For me overcoming certain battles in my life have not been easy but in the end the lessons learned have been simply beautiful. I will continue to fight this battle with food because it’s worth the fight and this end result will be simply BEAUTIFUL! Remember followers and friends- YOU ARE WORTH IT! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! Set small attainable goals that will lead you in the right direction!

Thanks for Following and Reading and Most importantly Supporting!!!
Ashley M.