It has been almost two months since I have been consistently on par with working out and eating right. It has been exciting, hard, and enlightening.

I have tried dieting and working out last year, around this time, and couldn't keep up with it. My excuse was my life and job was just in the way. But really it was my lack of confidence that was in the way. I began to really despise the person I was allowing myself to become physically. I allowed myself to fall into the cracks of the average over weight American. You know, when you get married, land a stressful job, you end up gaining the emotional baggage (literally).

I'm unsure what exactly sparked me to make the change and to be fully committed but it all began with shaping up mentally. In April of this year, I began to meditate and do yoga.

I have struggled with anxiety for the past few years and for two years I took Prozac. It was a way to manage my anxiety and to live my life. It also contributed my weight. I wanted to manage my anxiety in a way where I no longer needed medication and still be mentally happy. I hated feeling like I needed to be on a medication to feel like my mind wouldn't go in a million directions. My biggest struggle with anxiety was being up all night thinking about the next day. I also wanted to do this in a way where it is safe (you have to wean off any SSRI or else your symptoms are mentally unbearable). So slowly for two months I began to lower my dose week by week. As of two week, I have been off my medication and I feel great!

Through out being off Prozac I have been exercising at the gym and cutting down on my food intake (no evening snacking and smaller portions). So far I have lost over ten pounds, which the most I have lost ever. With every day I am finding it easier and simple to eat healthy and exercise. I do have to admit that it is freaking hard to find out what to eat and what not to eat. Do this, not that. I tried juicing because of the amount of success stories. I tired juice fasting for four days and could barely do just one day. Eventually I found what worked best for me and my body. I think that is the biggest advice I can give anyone wanting to make a life style change. You need to find what you enjoy eating and doing because this isn't going to be something you do for only a month. In order to lose the weight and keep it off, you need t change everything and stick with it!

I am learning so many different techniques with lifting weights and using the cardio machines. A good friend recommended taking pre-workouts to help get to most out of my work outs. I purchase Cellucor's C4 a month ago and I love it! I get that little umph to push myself that extra mile and I highly recommend it to anyone who want the most out of their work out.



So there you have it. My rambling about how I am changing my life for the better! Please feel free to leave any comments. I am planning on recording more of my journey, so stay tuned!!