Let The Journey Begin!!!!

   I've noticed over the years blogs are used for a variety of purposes. Some use it as a way to keep friends and families updated on whats new in their lives, they post pictures of kids, pot roasts, recipes they've tried, their babies first steps, all those monumental moments that happen in ones daily life. Other people use blogs as a way to share ideas, some use them to express feelings or talents. Whatever the reason may be the possibilities are endless. Well I guess what I'm getting at is I have a reason too, it all began with a new opportunity and new goals, and this is the best way to share my experiences, thoughts, feelings, frustrations, and victories as I embark on my new journey. What journey is this you might ask, oh don't you worry I'll tell you its my... drum roll please... its my journey to find the healthier me. I recently applied and was chosen to be part of the 100 day heart challenge for employees at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center.  I've been thinking about this for months now, sharing my weight loss goals and ideas with the world, or even just with friends and family that would listen. The time has come though for me to put it into action. This the best way I can think of to be accountable for my goals to better health and weight loss.
    A little background into my life would be a good place to start I think, for this to make any sense to someone. Not that why I'd want to lose weight is something people would wonder, but i guess the reason i am willing to put myself out there like this and share really personal things.
     In life i have noticed that losing weight is one of those things that's hard to talk about, most can admit they are on a diet, or feel they have to justify why they are going to eat something, its something that is physically, emotionally, and mentally challenging. Dieting can be draining, and stepping on a scale to see that number go up or stay the same place can be emotional. Its hard to work so hard and not see results extremely fast. We are a society of people that need instant gratification. Every where you look these days you see the signs that say lose 30 pounds in a week. You can find weight loss supplements sold left and right. We just want to be the best us, and that's not a bad thing, but struggling with weight issues my whole life i find myself asking the question how can i do it.
     Pretty much my whole life I have been over weight, but luckily it never slowed me down, or held me back from doing those things I wanted to do. I had an amazing family that loved me for me and that's all that mattered. I have an amazing mom that taught me I can be a strong, beautiful, and amazing woman no matter what size I was. Honestly I am grateful for that, I thank her always from the bottom of my heart for giving me that gift.That gift of knowing I was a good person. I think in our society people that are over weight are stereotyped as people that don't like themselves, or don't care about how they look or are. I just wanna set the record straight and say that's not true, we care very much, and love ourselves. But its just one of those things we have been given to deal with in life, and it all comes down to that.  I think in life we are each given struggles, everyone has their own battle they have to fight, and this is mine. So that is why I am going to finally stand up and do something about it. I am tried of being lazy and giving up. This time I am not going to do that. I am ready to take back my life to be healthy happy and be able to live my life to the fullest. Working in a cardiac unit I see so many people with health problems due to family history or even how they have taken care of themselves. I myself have a family history of heart disease and diabetes. So now is the time for me to make a better me.  So I hope each of you can enjoy this journey with me. I will appreciate any advice, comments, thoughts people are willing to share. I am excited and on my way. So thanks for joining me on this journey to a happy heart healthy new me. LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN!!!