In the beginning...

This is me.

Current weight - 271.8

Measurements are:
Chest - 53"
Waist - 49"
Thigh - 27"
Arm - 15"

I'd like to say that those numbers are shocking to me, but I wouldn't be telling the truth. I know I've let myself go, and been so harmful to myself. I can see every single McDonald's sandwich, Ben & Jerry's pint, and heaping bowl of pasta in this picture. But here's the upside - I WILL NEVER LOOK THIS WAY AGAIN.

Today I started an 8 day challenge called Xyngular Ignite. The program targets the core, and consists of supplements, meal replacement protein shakes, and WATER. If I say this will be a tough week, I feel like I'm jinxing myself. In the grand scheme of things, it's a mere heartbeat of my life. I can do this.

My friend Dan posted this on my Facebook page last night, and I encourage everyone to check out the story that goes with it:

I was in tears, and so very touched that someone I don't even know well is encouraging me to succeed. So for Dan, for my son Jameson, and most importantly for me, I'm going to do this. I'm going to be great at this. I'm going to KEEP GOING.

Screaming to Start

I am currently eating a Kentucky Fried Chicken BOWL. It's a bomb of the most fattening substances that KFC has to offer...and it will be my last one EVER.

Tomorrow I start a new journey; a journey toward a healthier, happier lifestyle. This blog will provide full disclosure of my trip, and include stats, measurements, failures, and hopefully TRIUMPH.

No more fast food. No more soda (that's gonna be a challenge), and just...no more. I'm out of control, and need to just STOP the madness. Tomorrow I will be posting my starting weight and all pertinent measurements. It will be embarrassing, I'm sure, but I must do it in order to move forward. I have to put myself out there in the spirit of full disclosure in the hope that I'll receive help and encouragement along the way, and possibly inspire others to start their life change as well. Wish me luck. I'll need it. There is a skinny girl inside me, screaming to get out. I've got to pull up my big girl pants and shut that chick up!