Everyone has to start somewhere, all that matters is that you actually START!

It feels fantastic to put on a shirt that you haven't worn in awhile and finally see a difference in yourself! For about two weeks now, my family has been saying to me "Oh, You're losing weight" or "You're getting smaller" but I haven't seen a change. I haven't even seen a slight change and trust me, I've been looking. Today I put on a shirt I haven't worn since last spring/summer, and I was pleasantly surprised by what I saw looking back at me in the mirror. There was a definite distinction between my boobs and my tummy. Before it was more like it was all globbed together(if you're overweight you know what I'm talking about). It felt great to FINALLY see a difference in myself! It was much needed after my episode at the store yesterday. This is what happened, I get to the store all ready to buy a few pairs of Capri's and maybe a pair of skinny jeans. I grabbed 5 pairs, and went off into the fitting room. I had 2 size 22(yikes, I know) and 3 size 20's.... and they were all too big! I was stoked.... until I grabbed the size 18's and they fit perfectly in the waist and the butt, but on the legs they were so unflattering and baggy. So, Yes... I went down a size. But I didn't have a thing to show for it. What good is it to go down a size if still can't buy clothes that look good on you? Anyways, in my frustration with that I decided I was determined to leave my shopping day with something... so I bought a sports bra for the gym. A cute one at that. I figured if I couldn't find what I was looking for, I mine as well buy something for the gym to make me feel good.

Anyways, I'm Samantha. I'm 25, happily married, a hairstylist, and in major need of losing about 75 lbs. My highest weight was 267(that was a true moment of terror) but right now I'm 227! My goal weight is 150. I'm 5'3... 150 is considered borderline overweight. But I've been fat my whole life. WHOLE LIFE. So, I don't think I'll ever be the skinny girl... I just want to be healthy... oh and fit into a two piece bathing suit!! Anyways more on my weight loss goals and how I'm dieting later!