Hello World!!

...welcome to my blog.  I have decided to write about a journey that I hope I can complete.  Its the all time, every new year favorite - weight loss.  Currently I am 200lbs.  I started this journey at 207.4 - wow, what an eye opener.

As a young girl, I was always thin.  In high school, I was 5'7" and weighed a whopping 119 lbs.  I was once called Olive Oyl ( Popeyes girlfriend) and string bean.  I never let that effect me.  I can remember my mom telling me that all the stuff I ate was going to catch up with me later.

Years past and I became pregnant with my first child.  I was thrilled to be gaining some weight, getting some boobs and developing somewhat of an arz.  After his birth, I was happy to keep the weight but didnt like the shape of my body.

Over the last 23 years, I have gained more weight.  There were two times that I loss some weight as you can read, it all came back plus some.

This year, I feel something different.  I am hoping this is the motivation I am needing to stay on the right path.  I want to be healthier, get off meds and fit into a 2 piece white bikini.

I have embarked on a journey of eating healthier by focusing on lean meats, fruits, veggies and whole grains. I have also gotten back into weight training and some type of cardio - my fav is ZUMBA.  I am on a mission.  I want to be meds free and keep my Lupus under control.

Wish me luck