I am ready to start over.

You always hear the stories of people who went off to college and gained their "freshmen 15" and then just kept gaining from there. I am totally that person, so I'm not going to pretend like my story is that unique in comparison.

The bottom line is that I need to change my life. I am unhappy with the lack of care I have put into my body in the past 5 years.

I work in animal rescue and have high levels of stress in my life most ...

I am ready to start over.

You always hear the stories of people who went off to college and gained their "freshmen 15" and then just kept gaining from there. I am totally that person, so I'm not going to pretend like my story is that unique in comparison.

The bottom line is that I need to change my life. I am unhappy with the lack of care I have put into my body in the past 5 years.

I work in animal rescue and have high levels of stress in my life most of the time. When you're so busy putting the lives of neglected animals before your own, you start to lose control of yourself.

Aside from losing the 70lbs that I have gained, I am attempting to use regular exercise and healthy eating habits as a way to de-stress.

I welcome anyone to add me as a friend on here. It is nice to experience others who are trying to get healthy in the best possible ways.

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