So, I am 19 years old, will be 20 in July, and I have recently decided enough is enough, it's time for a change! Even though I have only two people in my life who truely believe in me and believe that I can make a change for the better. I want to be healthy, but I would be lying if I said I didn't also want to look good. I love fashion, but me being a size 24 in pants doesn't get me very far in the fashion world or in the real world. I've been to Melinda's blog and she is an amazing inspiration. I also have read Jackie Guerra's book Under Contruction, an amazing read. But I am motivated more so on the fact that my own family doesn't believe in me, and I won't lie, it hurts.

My dad died 3yrs ago from cancer, he was the only person in the world who told me I was pretty, even though I have been overweight my entire life. He had requested on serveral occasions that I lose the weight, and I regret not doing it then, not just for him, but for me.

But that past is the past, there is no changing, nor is there time to dwell. So today (actually 3 days ago) I start my long journey to lose atleast 100 lbs by my birthday next year, 15 months from now and all together lose 132.5 lbs (half my weight). I am somewhat more muscular then the average person, I lifted weights in high school last year, so I'm not entirely sure how much I will need to lose to look the way I want.

So, that's my story, those are my thoughts and feelings. I feel 1342908 times better with every positive comment someone tells me, so please feel free to comment, I also take critisim very well!

Thank you for reading,

Heather - Cackling Heaffer