Goals and getting there

In two years, it's amazing how much life has changed.  There's one thing I have learned, there are no limits except for the ones you set for yourself.

I started school a few weeks ago.  I am majoring in Human Performance Management with an emphasis on Wellness and a minor in nutrition.  Two years if I had made that statement, it would have been a punchline to a joke. 

I never imagined my life could be this.  I never knew what happy was.  I am happy now.

I have had people ask me "How do you do it?"

1. I weigh every single day.

Yes its obsessive, but it keeps me accountable.  Its much easier to lose .5 pounds from the day before, than 5 pounds at the end of the week.

2. I count the calories for everything I eat, every single day no exceptions.

3.  I have changed my relationship with food.  I eat foods that nourish and strengthen. The food I eat is my body's only fuel.

4. I am accountable.  It's no one's fault if I gain weight but my own.  Genetics, environment whatever, I control what I put in my mouth, and if it is sensible and healthy, I will be healthy.  No more excuses.

5.  I plan ahead. I pack healthy snacks, breakfasts and lunch so I am not a victim of vending machines or fast food.

6.  I love myself and realize I deserve better than my former life. 

Thats really all there is to it.  Anyone can do it.

As for new goals, I am very close to my goal weight and even closer (1 lb away) from a healthy BMI.
I am working towards this, 1 step at a time.

I have made some distant goals to have something to work towards.  As you can see from the horrible pics, my arms are doubled in size because of excess skin.  Minus plastic surgery, all I can try to do is tone and build muscle.  Honestly, those would be some big guns...but here are my befores.  My goal is to build muscle density and improve my arms.  So often we try to hide our imperfections.  Hello, my name is Lauralee and I have batwings.  I'm going to try hard to fix that. ;)