on my way...13 lbs lost since 9/7/15. how did you start your journey?

I started my weight loss journey on 9/7/15. I have been overweight for most of my life but never attempted to diet. I ate what ever I wanted and large portions of it until I was overly stuffed - loved fried foods, heavy carbs (mashed potatoes, pasta, etc), fast food, and some sweets. I never like taking pictures because I didn't like the way I looked on them. How I thought I looked translated to something totally different when looking at a photo of myself. Also I was tired of getting winded just from walking and bending over just to tie my shoes. The only exercise I would get would be my commute to work which includes a 7 min walk to the train station from my house and then a 15 min walk downtown to work. Repeat on the way home. Better than nothing but I still was not active overall.

I was greatly inspired by reading online weight loss blogs and success stories, and seeing how people were able to turn the ship around and significantly improve their health and lifestyles. Cold turkey I cut out all of the fried foods, fast food, and sweets, ate smaller portions, and started eating foods with nutritional value (chicken, fish, turkey, veggies, fruit, whole grains, etc). I started using my gym membership that I've paid for but hardly ever used and walked the treadmilI. Started slow but what was important is that I was moving. I started tracking my calories and steps on MFP which has changed my life!

I never thought I would be able to lose weight and have a healthy lifestyle (not diet) and now it is happening. I have another 67 lbs to lose. I know it's going to be tough but I'm 100% committed to put in the work and keep going even through the hard days.

How did you start you weight loss journey? I'd love to hear it!