I let myself go

At 18 years old, I was heavy and unhealthy. Anytime I could get my hands on ice cream and cookies, I would and I would binge. I didn't like eating in front of people so I would eat when noone was around and I would PIG OUT. I went from 145 lbs to 177 lbs in a matter of two years, and I hadn't even realized it. I looked in the mirror and saw the exact person I was at 145...Was I in denial? Apparently so. It wasn't until my first year of college that I realized I needed a change. I lost 10 lbs my first year of college and I still thought everything was fine. In january of 2008, I made an oath to myself that this was my year to get back on track and become a better me. It wasn't only about losing weight and looking good but it was about being healthy and starting a long health promising life. I joined a gym with my boyfriend who was seeking similar goals and I have been on the right track ever since. However, I wasn't seeing any changes on the scale so I figured I could try soemthing else. I began the Atkins diet on May 19 2008 and so far, I have lost 5 pounds. It is by far the easiest diet I have ever done...I plan on reaching my goal weight, which is 130 by January of 2009. I hope to help people reach their goals and I hope to recieve help reaching mine. I will blog more as I progress. It's wonderful to be a part of this site, knowing there are thousands of people doing the exact thing I am.