The One Where I Introduce Myself

So, new blog time! As my life changes, my blogs evolve as well. Since my other ones sort-of...well...died, I thought I should do a short little intro to myself as well as explain the name of the bloggy.

I'm a 25 year old non-profit/tourism professional from a small-ish town in Alabama. My family has lived here for about five generations now, so I'm happy to be promoting the town we all love. I've struggled with my weight my whole life. In high school, I thought I was HUGE. Needless to say, looking back I wish I could be that size again. (Good looks are wasted on the youth...) So for the past seven years, I've done a lovely yo-yo cycle, each time losing weight and gaining all of it back, generally plus a few.

When I started my new tourism position last year, I wasn't quite aware of the travel aspect. I'm a single gal, so I definitely don't mind getting to see new places, but it's hard to watch the intake when you're around open bars, buffet lines, and unlimited snack breaks for half the year. So obviously, my weight has begun the yo-yo-ing again...but this time, I'm heading it off.

With this blog, I'm hoping to share not only my weight loss journey, but also any tips & tricks I learn as well as, yes, failures, as I navigate the waters of travel + healthy living. I'm no pro as of yet, but hopefully I will at least be able to contribute something!

I just got back from a week long conference and managed to lose 3.2 lbs, so maybe I'm getting the hang of this. Also, just an FYI, I weigh-in weekly. Well, scratch that. Technically I weigh-in daily, but "officially" I track it weekly. So let's do a little catch-up, shall we?

Starting Weight: 247.0

Week 1 Loss: 3.2

Current Weight: 243.8

I'll update as often as I can, but I'll definitely try to come in on Sunday or Monday to give my weekly weigh-in. When I have a conference I'll be here as well, sharing my victories and/or struggles. Thanks for stopping by!