Day 1 and New Here

So, this is day 1 of me getting my life back. My health, my body, my mind, all of it. A healthy mind comes with a healthy body, and I fully believe that my mental health issues are due largely in part to my physical problems. After going on medical leave, I gained 35+lbs, because I grew depressed, started eating lots of comfort foods, discovered Pinterest recipes(the bane of my weight loss!), sitting around the house doing nothing if I wasn't cleaning, and became sleep deprived. My name is Sam and I am 22 years old.

Overall, I want to feel better, look better, and be able to do the things I used to be able to do. I want to get my body back, I want to feel sexy again, I want to feel and be healthier, and I want to eat healthier too!

I train with dogs, and while some may think "That's not so hard"... But when you have an energetic Border Collie mix and a purebred Beagle, they tend to keep you on your toes and are both go-go-go breeds that need me to be able to keep up with them. I don't want to be burning out before my dogs do anymore! Not to mention that a tired dog, is almost always a good dog!

I'm hoping that with proper pain management, healthy diet and proper exercise, will come reduced pain, better sleep, and better mental health too.

I'm currently 5'2", at 160 lbs and intend to lose AT LEAST 40lbs. I'll make new goals the further I manage to get, but figure that's a realistic goal for now.

Part of my motivation? I have a wedding in the summer and a gorgeous white dress that I want to look GREAT in!