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This isn't my first time trying to lose weight. I have struggled with my weight since middle school, but never committed to doing much about it. Now that I am older and the mother of an awesome kiddo, I realize I have to make a change. I want to be there to watch my kid grow up. My fear is that if I keep doing what I am doing, at some point, my health will prevent me from sticking around to be there for all the ups and downs and in-betweens life has to offer. I am very lucky that I have not experienced any considerable health problems from my weight and dietary habits, but I know it's just a matter of time.
I have some strange food allergies (pollen-food syndrome aka oral allergy syndrome) that make eating healthy a little more challenging at times. This time, I am trying my hand at making meals that I can safely eat without going over my RDI. I am normally very quiet about any attempts to lose weight so if I fall off the wagon, no one will ever know. But I realize I need to try some different strategies this time around and perhaps maybe the change will stick. So here I am, awkwardly over-sharing on the interwebs in hopes it will provide a little bit of accountability in my weight loss goals.
Thank you all for sharing your stories and being vulnerable about this whole getting healthier process. It is not all kittens and rainbows, but I am happy to know that I am not alone!
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