{"id":14,"date":"2014-07-17T12:12:42","date_gmt":"2014-07-17T19:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yogapantsdiary.com\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2020-11-18T14:09:17","modified_gmt":"2020-11-18T21:09:17","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/yogapantsdiary.com\/?page_id=14","title":{"rendered":"My Story"},"content":{"rendered":"

I went from morbidly obese to healthy weight all by myself in 15 months.\u00a0 No pills, ‘diet’, surgery, support group, personal trainer or eating disorder.\u00a0 I’m the real deal!\u00a0<\/p>\n

WARNING: This is not a straight up weight loss blog. Sometimes I talk about my accomplishments. Sometimes it’s about anxiety and trauma. All of it is about my story and how I woke up at nearly 300 pounds and pretty much hated my life. I fixed it keep reading to learn how.<\/p>\n

Want to talk weight loss? Scroll down to contact me with questions and advice!<\/p>\n

Where I Started:<\/strong><\/p>\n

At age 27, I found myself morbidly obese, unhealthy and definitely unhappy.\u00a0 My weight peaked at 298 pounds on my 5′ 8″ frame.\u00a0 I had convinced myself that it wasn’t that bad right? I was unhappy, felt unattractive and didn’t like myself at all.\u00a0 Most days I would have switched lives and bodies with almost anyone else. I wanted so badly to change, but I didn’t know how.\u00a0 I didn’t know where to start.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Where I am Now:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of today, I have lost 160 pounds since May 1, 2013.  I don’t even recognize the person in the picture!  I’m happier than I ever have been and not just as a result of weight loss.  I have done a lot of emotional work to get where I am, not just counting calories and cardio minutes.  When people see me now, they always ask how I did it.  Simple: eating right and exercise.  There’s no secret.  Nothing will be said here that you probably haven’t heard before.  But, hopefully my story will inspire you to get started and get active!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve gone from not wanting to go up the two flights of stairs in my apartment to becoming a runner, a boxer and an overall athlete.  I am so thankful that I made the choice to get healthy.  I hope to continue this lifestyle for the rest of my life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I now love all things fitness and health. \u00a0I’m constantly pushing my boundaries and trying new things. \u00a0In the past two years I’ve completed 5Ks, 10 Ks, Half Marathons, the Tough Mudder, Spartan Races and even competed as an amateur boxer in the 2016 Golden Gloves State Tournament. \u00a0I love to run, weigh lift, box, rock climb, obstacle race and trail run. In 2019 I had a panniculectomy to remove the excess skin on my abdomen, which is also documented here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can read all about my journey, but it will only help you a little on yours. If you want to make real changes, I can help! Contact me today! yogapantsdiary@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I went from morbidly obese to healthy weight all by myself in 15 months.\u00a0 No pills, ‘diet’, surgery, support group, personal trainer or eating disorder.\u00a0 I’m the real deal!\u00a0 WARNING: This is not a straight up weight loss blog. Sometimes I talk about my accomplishments. Sometimes it’s about anxiety and trauma. All of it is … <\/p>\n

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