Going into the new year with a new me (pics).

vespiquenn · January 2016

I'm excited to share not only the physical accomplishments I have achieved in 2015, but the mental ones as well.

I can't say my journey had an "aha" moment because I struggled with losing weight and eating disorders since 8th grade. I am 25 now. I would get down to a goal weight and immediately bounce back because I would go from one extreme of not eating to the other. In the last year, I have committed myself to properly fueling my body and overcoming the negative thought process that disordered eating brings.

In the past three months, I have even joined a gym and began weightlifting. Never in my life would I have ever thought I would be confident to do so, but I am so glad that I did. There's something powerful about knowing that you are getting physically and mentally stronger.

At 5'9", I have gone from 175lbs to 152lbs, and although I have been hovering between 149-153lbs, my strength continues to improve and my overall body composition has slowly been changing.

I look forward to the challenges and accomplishments that 2016 brings. In March, I will be getting married to my best friend in Disney World. I also want to run my first 5k and lose another ~2% body fat as I continue with weight training.

As always, feel free to add me if you would like. I love meeting new people and encourage them on their own journeys.

175lbs to 152lbs.

If anything, the picture on the left is what caused me to get serious. I felt terrible in my own skin and knew I needed a change.

And just a cute picture of my cat horrendously confused by my Eevee ears.

RoseTheWarrior · January 2016

Super good work!! Lifting weights for women, I believe, is the best confidence builder there is. You're looking marvelous

It's also impressive that you decided to work on disordered eating and thoughts. This is also a key for many.

Saboteurteehee · January 2016

Awesome job! You look so happy!!!

StacyChrz · January 2016

Congratulations on getting fit and happy. You look healthy and wonderful.

SweetFeriend · January 2016

You can do it...Never stop! Always be the best you can be. Especially after you get married. People get to comfy. You are the one you need to please. Be the Best! Very Proud of you!

Swettferiend

MrsMizart · January 2016

Love your smile lass - it says it all :-)

Missyelliotfan33 · January 2016

love your hat! Awesome job!

codsterlaing95 · January 2016

Good job! Weight lifting works wonders, eh!

vespiquenn · January 2016

Thanks everyone.

I'm just excited to see what I can accomplish this coming year.

Bizzarrini · January 2016

Well done on the transformation. Would love to have a new friend - and all those pokemon are just irresistible! My son would love them

Hearts_2015 · January 2016

WTG on all the great changes you've made in your life! Giggling at the kitty's face

vespiquenn · January 2016

Bizzarrini wrote: »

Well done on the transformation. Would love to have a new friend - and all those pokemon are just irresistible! My son would love them

Haha I'm definitely a collector! I fell in love with Pokemon when it first came to America in '98, when I was in 4th grade.

I'm a teacher myself now so it's fun to talk about it to my students.

vespiquenn · January 2016

I figured I would throw this picture in as well for those that think weightlifting isn't worth it. The left picture is before weightlifting, and the right is only about a month and a half in. No change at all in weight, but obviously there's a change in composition.