About

I was pretty much overweight all my life but my weight skyrocketed once I went to college. Freshman 15 … more like Freshman/Sophomore 50+. It was terrible but I never realized how big I was until I look back on the pictures now. I always knew I needed to lose weight but I just never committed myself to it like I should have. Especially after my father passed from Diabetes (in 2007) I knew I should change my ways being that Diabetes runs on his side of the family. But still I didn't for a few more years. I would just keep making that same I'm going to lose weight New Years resolution.

2005 - sometime before college

In the fall of 2005 - once I started college 

My 19th Birthday - Summer 2006 - 

You can see I pretty much skyrocketed in my weight my first year at college

June 2007

Finally, In January 2010 I was going into my final semester in college and just didn't want to start my next chapter in life being so overweight and out of shape so I finally committed myself to becoming a better me. I think the best thing for me that kept me going the most is when people took note of my weight lost and complimented me. Sometimes you just feel so defeated when losing weight and just to have someone take note of your hard work makes you feel awesome. It made me feel good and allowed me to keep pushing forward. Also I have a small shopping problem so it felt awesome to shop and be able to pick up smaller sizes. I love fashion and finally I can wear clothes that I love and not just wish they made them in bigger sizes. I love food - mainly sweets - so I have my set backs but I have grown to love to workout and starting to LOVE to run (thanks to my running group - Black Girls Run) as well so I know that I won't ever revert back to my old ways of being so overweight and out of shape.Now I try to live by more of a 85/15 rule. 85% of the week I eat healthy 15% maybe not so much.

Oh my goodness this was me in December 2008.

Cruise in August 2009

The highest weight I know I ever was, was 267lbs. I have lost over 100lbs and it feels surreal at times and absolutely amazing :-) I love this improved version of me and enjoy being healthy and fit! I am in the best shape of my life! I don't think I have been this small since - I DON'T EVEN KNOW!  Still not done yet though :-) … so continue to follow along! If I can just inspire/motivate one person this blog will not be in vain! 

21 vs 25 :)

June 2009 vs Nov 2012

July 2009 vs Feb 2013

December 2009 vs Feb 2014

Here is another post that talks about my journey: 
Like What You See In The Mirror
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Now let's get into the fun stuff!! My addictions includes working out, food ( especially sweets & trying to make them healthier by any means necessary), & fashion ( finding my own style & loving every minute of it!).

I want to become a yogi. I'm a beginner. But one day I will be great! I can feel it in my inflexible bones!

I am a runner and I want to run a marathon before I'm 30! At the rate I'm going there may be a possibility that it will happen within the next two years! I'm  I signed up to do my first half marathon in February 2014 November 2013 and since then have completed 4 total. 

I decided to stop perming my hair and go back to my naptural roots. Been officially natural since September 2011. As of this moment -- I have no regrets. I love my naps.

I have no kids, pets, or fish (are they really pets?) - all I have is a boyfriend. He's like a pet. Don't tell him I said that. I love him though on occasions :). Oh & some beautiful amigos & great family.

Yes this is my phone wallpaper. 

I was born to travel and I wish I had the expenses to travel the entire world. But I did get to leave the country and go to Europe for my 25th birthday!

Laughing makes me happy. I'm a goof ball. A sarcastic one.

Color Run 2013 - I'm on the far right!

Reading & Writing. Great past times. 

I am from a place where the sun meets the shine. Florida!

Okay that's it. Before I let you go just want to get a few things straight. I'm not perfect! So don't expect me to be. I don't always eat healthy. I miss a few workouts. I complain - like a typical female - about my body. I am human. I am growing. I am me. I want to just be me and inspire others while doing just that.  So join in on the fun I call life :-)