Blog Time…
So on an intent of keeping track of my daily eats,
I’ve decided to start this food log/blog. Where hopefully
I can not only stay on track but share with everyone
my weight-loss journey as it happens…and share a
bit of my life…why not?! :D
Not only am I in search of a better body,
but also optimum physical and emotional health.
On that note, I guess I should start by introducing myself.
My name is Gloria. I’m 23 years old, 5’3”, an unhealthy 210 lbs.
As far as weight goes, Its been a rollercoaster for me.
I have been up and down in weight ever since I can remember.
While growing up I had always been heavy, and even as a child.
Being overweight never seemed to bother me, not a slight sight
of insecurity was ever a part of me.
Which leads to the interesting part of the story.
My reason for wanting to loose weight.
Which brings me to October of 2007. Surgery Day.
at this point you may be wondering…surgery….for what?
Well at my young 20 years of age, I had to undergo surgery
due to an ovarian cyst/tumor. Yes! A tumor in one of my ovaries.
Hmm well I guess it doesn’t sound as bad as it actually was, but
the worst part was that not only was the cyst removed, but with
it, my left ovary.
As the days passed and as I got physically better…my depression grew.
I felt less of a woman, and the thought of not being able to have a
family crossed my mind every single day, and so did the thought of
ovaric cancer.
My perspective of life changed, and so did my priorities…
If I lost my remaining ovary that was it for me…and that is when I
realized that I needed to loose the weight.
By that time, my doctor had already advised me to do so aswell.
He said that some overweight women tend to have problems with their
menstruation cycles and therefore develop cysts. Which explained why
my cycle had always been irregular.
So with no ifs or buts…my weightloss began.
From weighing 232 lbs. I managed to get down to 180 lbs. and slowly
but surely I felt and looked better! :D
But sadly, On a trip I took to Europe (to visit my boyfriend) I gained some
of the weight back.
Ever since, my weight has been yo-yo-ing, and that is why I have now
decided to put a stop to it.
With that said…I hope that with this blog I can stay on track and make
healthier choices. Day by day…slowly but surely, I WILL GET THERE…
Eeek, I hope I didn’t ramble on too much…I tend to do that lol
Much love,
Gloria
My little sister and I. Im the one on the left!…the one with the curly whirlies :D
