Life Journey: The Transformation

So I have always been a big girl, I have never been a size 2. Not that I want to be a size 2, but I would like to be normal, healthy, and active. I am a yo-yo dieter, I am a person that gives up, that starts something and never finishes. Well I used to be that way...but now I want more. Over the last couple of years, I finally learned the feeling of accomplishment. I went back to school and I got my Bachelors degree, and I am now working on my Masters. Something that my family never thought they would see from me. I even want to go to law school when I finish my Masters....go figure. I have committed, and I want it so bad. Now I am back on the yo-yo trip. But this time I want it to be different. Recently I read Chris Powell's book "Choose to Lose More For Life." And can I just say that it has really brought some things into perspective for me. I want this-I want to change, I want to be better. Growing up my family ate, and we ate a lot. My dad was a big guy, and when my grandparents, and my aunt and uncle were around- we ate. And we never sat around eating healthy stuff, pizza, pasta, and junk....and that is what I knew. But at the same time that this was going on, my dad would make comments to me that I was too big, or fat, and he would make fun of me for eating- when he was the one that taught me those habits. On top of that we never had a lot of money. And today- still the same problems go on. We don't eat great, I cook, but cooking healthy for a family, and trying to go to school, and work, and taking care of the kids and the house....not easy. But after reading Chris's book- I decided that this is not the life I want to lead, this is not the life I want for my family. I want more! I don't want to miss out on life, on my family...so I am going to do it! I have decided that my transformation starts now (well actually it started July 1st, 2013), but the time is now. Time for change, time for commitment, time for a better me! I know I can- I just have to find my way. And that road to discovery is now. I CAN DO IT, I BELIEVE IN ME, I WANT THIS, I GOT THIS! July 1, 2014- me 115 pounds lighter! Here we go!