Growing up was pretty difficult for me as I am sure that it is for anyone. But as much as I tried to be fit and thin, it just seemed like it never worked. I was active in just about everything that I actually had the ability to do. I was a cheerleader, in color guard, and in Marching Band. I was always going somewhere and doing something. But for some reason that was not enough. I remember being called Thunder Thighs and Marshmallow Belly, just to name a few. As I have gotten older, I have managed to lose and gain that same 40 pounds over and over again.

Now, as my daughter gets older, I want to be able to experience life to the fullest with her. I want to live healthy as long as possible so I may get to see so many things. We enjoy going up to the mountains and hiking, currently I cannot go very far or very fast. I feel like I am a weak link in my family. I want so much but at the current weight I am, I can’t get all those things. I am so incredibly unhappy as I am right now. People always used to tell me that I need to love the body I was given, but I was always trying to find something to give me the body I would love. I wasted so much time trying those miracle products, and nothing and I mean nothing, ever worked for me.

I have been seeing the Medifast Program’s commercials on TV for years. I have been checking out the website about every three or four months and not ordering. Well, I finally got enough momentum up and enough frustration built at everything else I was trying to finally order. I am finally going to take the step to becoming a healthier mother, a healthier wife, and most importantly a healthier me. Medifast is going to help me get there. With everything they offer, I know that I can do this and not only do it but be successful doing it.

My main goal is to hit 130 pounds for the first time since I have been about 13… I have learned though that mini goals are the best way to go, so here are my goals as I take on this journey. I’ll update you as I move along, I’m sure there will be lots to discuss. Wish me luck!!

1st goal = lose 13 pounds total… $250 dollars put in savings towards new wardrobe and an IMAX Theatre Movie and Dinner date with husband

2nd goal = lose 30 pounds total… Another $250 dollars put in savings towards new wardrobe and a pedicure and facial

3rd goal = lose 50 pounds total… Another $500 dollars put in savings towards new wardrobe and a weekend away with no kids with husband

4th goal = lose 73 pounds total… yeah…get to spend money in savings toward new wardrobe

5th goal = maintaining!!!