Diary of a Fat Girl

One year ago today marked the first day of finding me again. One year ago I was depressed, miserable, lazy, unhappy, overweight, and lonely. One year ago today, I weighed 220lbs. I can't even begin to tell you how much of me has changed physically and emotionally. When I decided to take this life long journey to be fit and happy, I never in a million years would have thought this would be fun and exciting. Most people may think I am crazy, and I would say they are very correct! I am crazy about having energy again, crazy for being able to feel good in my clothes again, crazy that I can now run, walk, lift, hike, or any other activity WITHOUT hurting. Yep, I would say I am crazy  if that is what crazy is to the average person. Throughout this last year I have accomplished so many goals! I have never made a huge goal and accomplished it until this journey. I lost 50 pounds within the first 4 months and have kept it off, plus have lost even more. Crazy what you can accomplish wh

So lots of things are changing and moving in my life right now. Exciting new adventures and positive learning experiences. I can't even begin to tell you all the rush and excitement I get from teaching group fitness. Right now it is just cycle, but I am so excited to eventually move into more. I love motivating and pushing people in a positive way. After getting into teaching a little bit more, I have decided that fitness is something I am truly passionate about. Who would have thought changing my life last April would have made it THIS amazing! It's more than weight loss now. To see other's get motivated from my accomplishments is so much more. So I truly want to thank you all for supporting me and guiding me through my own journey! I also have even more exciting news...You are looking at your new Beachbody coach! I have been approached SEVERAL times to become a coach, and I was unable to do it because, for me, it just wasn't the right time. Now, for those who have

This week has been so great for me eating and staying fit. This challenge was just what I needed to get myself seeing results again. I raised my calorie intake with healthy foods and ended up seeing results just after 7 days. My caloric intake has been at 1300 since I have started my new healthy life, which was fine when I was dropping weight, but then I plateaued, so during this challenge I decided to up my caloric intake to 1500 and drum roll please..... Neck: 12.5"  (-0.5) R Arm: 12"  (-0.5) L Arm: 11.5"  (-0.5) Chest: 37"  (-1) Waist: 29"  (-1) Belly: 37.5" (-1) Hips: 40.5"  (0) R Thigh: 24.5"  (-0.5) L Thigh: 24.5"  (-0.5) R Calf: 15"  (0) L Calf: 15"  (0) 166 lbs   (-7) Holler at it guys and gals... I finally got over that flat road and heading up that hill again! I made some new goals for myself and I really want to share them with all of you.  Goal #1: Weigh what my driver license says I weigh... 15

So I got invited to join a group and challenge this week to ONLY EAT CLEAN! Today is day one and it's super exciting! Each day we are given a little mini challenge so I thought I would incorporate it into my blog so my friends who care on Facebook can go here! Todays mini challenge was to post a picture for day 1... Measurements : Neck: 13" L Arm: 12" R Arm: 12.5" Chest: 38" Waist: 30" Belly (added this one): 38.5" Hips: 40.5" L Thigh: 25" R Thigh: 25" L Calf: 15" R Calf: 15" 173 lbs Ugh this weekend was HORRIBLE! I ate like I was hibernating for the winter, which kind of is fitting with the snow that we had, but seriously NOT AN EXCUSE! So I am glad this challenge fell into my gut (ha-ha) so I can get motivated back into eating healthier again! This week brings some obstacles though.... birthday dinners, Valentines day, girls night...oy, but I will just have to tough it out and eat BEFORE I go so I can stay on

One year ago I was so excited to celebrate my 26th birthday. I was throwing a murder mystery party that took place in the 1920s. The next morning I got the pictures back from my friend and it was those pictures that made me realize I was fat. I still didn't want to do anything about it quite yet, and I just continued to get more and more depressed until I decided to change my life last April. It took me 4 months to change, but I did and am so happy I did. These pictures of me are night and day. This was me turning 26 and roughly 220 lbs!     This is one year later at 27 and 170 lbs! I am just so happy at the success I've had and how happy I have truly become. I spent my birthday with my closest friends and had wonderful sushi and lots of drinks, but I know come tomorrow I'm back on the road to success. Anyone, I repeat, ANYONE can have this success! I still have a ways to go, but man I am loving this feeling already. 27 will be the best year ever! -Ash

10 days ago I joined a "weight loss challenge" to kind of get my ass in gear again. I started this challenge at 175 pounds and as of todays weigh in I am now back down to my 170! So I am NOW back on track again. I think money is a great motivator. I just have to remember that when this is all said and done, I really need to keep the goals going. Here is a fun little before and after picture of me up at Mt. Pisgah in May and from today. Like I have said in many of my posts I struggle with my weight. I struggle with eating healthy mostly. I fall back and then spring forward at times. I am pretty sure that is normal. I have to find what works best for me. I want to bring up something that I have had brought up to me and really, I think there are a lot of women out there that feel this way. I have done so many things like special diets, bootcamps, workout partners, and they were all great at first but then I got bored or I started relying on people too much