I'm staying positive.

I'm staying really positive about my journey. I've lost 9 pounds so far and that's amazing considering that it seemed like I was putting that much on per month before. I keep thinking of my reasons for doing this. My motivation. My future, my dad, Sara, Nanny. Those are what I look to when I'm feeling crappy about not being able to eat much and go out and do anything. I know I'm only 5 days out, but you have to start this thing thinking positively, so it'll carry you on further than skepticism. I've been watching the Biggest Loser and fantasizing about how awesome it's gonna be once I'm able to exercise like that again. I'm thinking about smaller clothes and feeling like I'm in the land of the living again. I want to actually LIVE. Not just exist...and let's face it, that's exactly what I've been doing for a majority of my life. It's time for all of that to change and for me to enjoy my youth and do everything I can to keep myself and my loved ones healthy. I need happiness. I look forward to great things in my future!

That's all I have for now.

Love,

Stephanie