Let me start with this…. I am by NO means a fitness expert… but I’m learning how to lead a more healthy life.

I have always been heavy but it had spiraled out of control the last couple of years… there is a lot I could blame it on but when it comes down to it, it was all my fault for not taking control.

In the past, I had worked with several personal trainers and tried numerous fad diets. Nothing ever stuck…

So in December 2014, I finally decided enough was enough and I wanted to lose weight for me and be healthy for my future family. I started working with an AMAZING and supportive coach/nutritionist, Gillian!! So in 4 months of working with Gillian, I am down 34.6 lbs!! and a bunch of inches all over. I still have a long way to go but gotta start somewhere.

(left) Dec 21, 2014 & (right) March 7, 2015

I love seeing the results, and it doesn’t hurt to hear that others are finally noticing my hard work too. I have also learned that I really do enjoy working out. Some days more than others but I think that comes with anything. I started in December with just eating healthy and learning how to grocery shop and cook the right meals for my hubby and I. Then in February I started working out with a personal trainer at the gym. I was getting workouts from Gillian but I did not really feel comfortable going to the gym.. and some days I still don’t… I have this “fat kid” mentality that everyone will be looking at me thinking “why is she even trying” but I’ve realized and been told to just get over that and that most people A.) don’t even notice me and B.) If they do, they are thinking “good for her”.

Hopefully, you will find some good info here in the future and I am always looking for inspiration and tips.

Katie