My Journey (with pics!)

I am no where near done with my journey but just thought I'd share what I've gone through in hopes it will help others
My highest weight was 135-140. I wanted to lose weight so I started eating 1200 cals & running for 3+ miles in the gym every day.
I'd eat crap & still managed to lose weight but I honestly felt so unhealthy. I was constantly tired.
I kept this up for awhile until I noticed pictures of myself where I can see the bones on my chest (disgusting I know)
Even with eating a crap diet (brownies, cakes, ice cream shakes on the daily), exercise, & eating in a deficit, I managed to bring myself to 119 pounds.
The lightest I have ever been. In. My. Life.
Even in middle school I wore size 7 jeans!
I was skinny but I felt even worse about myself. I wanted to be skinny but I hated what I saw in the mirror. Bones. I looked like I was sick. But I still wanted to hit my goal of 115. Maybe if I hit goal, I'd look better. So I started eating more healthfully & slowly my weight managed to creep down to 114 pounds. Officially the lightest I have ever been, ever. I was obsessed with my diet, always figuring out what I was going to eat, when I was going to eat it. I was always hungry. I honestly hated how I looked. I wanted to be skinny but my body was just... not sexy, not how I thought it would be after I hit goal.

I read about heavy lifting, did my research, & took a big leap of faith in the program. I upped my 1200 cals to a whopping 1850-2050 cals on rest days & lifting days, respectfully.
It's been two months since I started strength training.


Before (at my highest weight):







When I was skinny (114-119 lbs):







Since starting heavy lifting (pic taken a week ago):




Finally, two days ago:




It's about being strong & healthy. Not about some imaginary number you've been dreaming about on the scale.
Feed your body right, nourish it & lift something heavy & you'll see changes!