2012.

Am I the only one sad to see 2011 go?
What an amazing year it was. I had so much success in many aspects. I lost over 70 pounds, did an amazing job in school,  and feel like overall, I grew and became a better person. I'm not sure if I could ever top this past year, but I learned so many new things that hopefully 2012 is just as great and I have as much, if not more personal successes.

I have clearly been neglecting my blog. Only 2 post in the month of December is sad. I will be honest though, I haven't had much to write about. Things have been okay. I am down 111 pounds all together. My weigh ins are going well. There is one problem though- I have hit an emotional road block. Everyone I have talked too, or have seen on shows that lose a significant amount of weight hit a strange emotional plateau. Their weight loss slows, or even stops because of things going on in their heads. Whatever their battle may be, it hurts the weight loss aspect, but a lot of internal growth takes place.

My battle? Letting go of the past. I want too so bad. I want to stop thinking of myself as someone who used to weigh almost 300 pounds. I just want to start thinking of myself as a healthy, happy, hard working person. I have changed in every single way, and sometimes it is hard for me not to feel lost. It has been quite an adjustment. So, I made my  new years resolution this- I want to think in the now, and not think like the old me anymore. I need to say goodbye to the past, and look forward to my amazing future, which I worked my ass off to achieve. I have conquered so much thus far, this is just another thing to accomplish.

Moving forward, as always, I am enthusiastic. I am excited to keep going, and lose more weight. I am so happy with the way I feel and look. I bought my first pair of non-plus size jeans last week, and went on my first shopping trip without even entering a plus size store... YES! -Officially a size 10 (from a 24). I want to lose another 20 pounds. Then my ultimate goal will be reached.

I hope everyone has a very happy new year.I tell everyone this- you can achieve ANYTHING you want, it just takes a shit load of time and hard work. & I hope you achieve everything you set out too.

HAPPY 2012!