just had a serious reality check and ready for a NEW ME!

Pineappletree29

My name is Anna and I am new to this program. Like most people I have struggled with my weight for the longest. I am guilty of being a yoyo dieter and binging when I am super stressed. I work in the medical field and stress is just another daily hurdle. I am on my feet 12+ hours a day, coffee is survival fluid, sleep is not an option but one day a week, and potlucks are a daily occurrence in the office. My epiphany came to me today after weighing myself for the first time in well over 6 months and I saw my current weight and felt like someone punched me in the gut. I am currently at the largest weight I have ever been in my life and I am only 26! I am a runner, cyclist, and dancer...there is no way I could have let myself go so much. I realized today in that moment that for some reason I have been feeling so involved with caring for others, making sure others are healthy and happy that I completely forgot to take a look at myself and model what I preach daily. I don't blame my weight gain on my career choice at all. I love what I do! I did this to myself and in order for me to be the best at what I do, by helping people I need to also help myself. I hope this new journey will be an inspiration and I am excited for this change and to be an example for the people I work with.
So here are my stats:
Weight: 217
height: 67inches
pant: 14
top: XL
body fat: 36%
I am always willing to support and would love to receive some as well! Good Luck to everyone in their journeys!! It doesn't matter how long it takes to get there, as long as you end up at your destination