Day 1

I'm not going to give these blogs unique titles unless it's something BIG!

So with that said, welcome to my blog about my weight loss journey. I've been asked by a few people, including my mom, why are you doing this? And my answer has pretty much been the same. I want to be healthy. This isn't about size or weight, although losing weight will make me more healthy, it's about me being a better example by eating healthier and exercising. I'm ready for a change, I'm tired of every month my clothes get tighter and tighter.

Some of it is physical. I know I'm cute, I know I'm a beautiful person when I want to be but I know I'll be able to do more and achieve more if I'm not as heavy. I guess now that I've accepted myself the way I am and I realize my size does not define me to the people that really know me I can finally change.

Some of it is wanting to have control of something in my life. I feel like so much of my life is unknown or out of control and this is my small step to regain some of the power I have. Honestly I'm the only one who controls my food intake, but now I can have control over it and a goal. Goals are good.

I'm not following a "diet". I didn't pick up a Weight Watchers book, or a Adkins Diet website. This is NOT a diet. It's a change in my lifestyle.

So those of you who don't really know who I am or are really curious what my goals are:

My name is Laci. I live in Iowa. I'm 28 and weigh over 300 lbs. I honestly don't know my weight, but will find out soon. I know I'm in a size 30/32W clothes. I'm going to take measurements sometime in the next week, and I will post those also. I'm sure you'll learn more about me if you decide to follow my journey. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

This blog is more of a way to keep track of my days, my moods, and my losses and gains.


I was thinking about posting a daily diet log. I'm not sure if I will or won't. I might some days just in case someone is curious as to what I eat or don't eat.

My 5 Goals for the week:
1. NO SODA/POP!
2. At least 2 servings of fruit and 3 vegetable servings.
3. At least 4 glasses of water...to start.
4. Find a balance between carbs/grains and meats.(No more carb crashing)
5. 30 Minutes of Exercise 3 days a week.