There's no turning back....

Hello there!! I decided to start this blog for a myriad of reasons. First, I figured this would be a great place for me to monitor and track all the progress that I have made thus far. This will (hopefully) keep me on track to get to where I want to get to, and maintain this for, well...the rest of my life! I also would like to have a place to blog all of the recipes I make that we enjoy so I can come back and search them anytime I want! It's a place to be honest with myself. A place to tell all and show all about myself, regardless of how embarrassing it may be. That's what will keep me honest and on track...seeing the way I looked gives me the motivation never to go back to that time again! Those are my selfish reasons. I also truly want to help others reach their goals, and have a place to go to in order to search for recipes, stay on track, ask questions, and for me to be able to see this way of life making differences in their lives. I would also love to hear ideas and thoughts from other people! After all, I am no expert! How did I get here? Why have I changed my dirty eating ways? What made me do it? Those are loaded questions. Growing up, I have always been athletic - 6 pack and all. Of course, I thought I was "fat" back then, despite being able to see every rib popping out of my body. Little did I know, I was damn sexy! :) Here's proof that I wasn't always the soft, chubby mess I've come to be:


What I would give to be back in that shape again!!

Fast forward to 3 kids later, a busy life, and a husband who enjoyed his fast food just as much as I did, and BAM - my body morphed into something that I never.ever.want to see again! I got to such a truly unhappy point with myself that I didn't think I was going to get out of it...But here I am! Making strides - making changes...and it feels damn good! I felt tired, sluggish, out of it - just overall unhealthy. Now, just by changing simple, easy things in my life, I am feeling rejuvenated, happier and much less stressed out! So, join me in this journey! They say there is strength in numbers, and I believe that! The more support I have, the more I will push myself to keep going and keep making myself healthier! I urge you to do the same! We CAN do this! Feel free to chime in at any time!

Live.Love.Eat!
Dana