In a nutshell...

Hello!! I love Jesus & my family, Summer, the beach, running, Zumba & pushing myself to do things I never thought I'd do! My name is Trina and this is my wl journey....I started this in Jan 2010. I was at my all time high weight (275 lbs and I'm only 5'2"~yikes!) and I felt miserable in my own skin. It was hard to even do the simplest things, like tie my shoes (or even put my shoes on for that matter). I wasn't able to participate in my own life. I knew I needed to make a change. I was scared because I've tried this many many times before but it never really changed. Even if I lost weight it always ended up coming back on, and then some. I knew I had to go about this in a different way for any hope of losing the weight and keeping it off. Not a diet but a lifestyle change. It's been a very slow and bumpy road but so far I've lost 80 lbs over the last year and a half, with about 60 more to go. I started by journaling my food, trying to eat healthier, and I added in some exercise which started with Leslie Sanson workout dvd's. I've slowly gotten away from fast food, most carbs, high fat and processed foods (on most days). I do battle with emotional eating which then leads me towards the "bad" foods. I try to eat "clean" as much as I can. I have taken up running which is great therapy for me emotionally and gives me something to help push myself with physically. I regularly run 3-4 miles 3 times a week and I am currently adding a 5-6 mile run once a week. I am considering doing a half marathon, possibly in January 2012. My lack of self esteem keeps holding me back from committing. I have never run an official race farther than 5k but I signed up for a local 8k on July 17th. I'm definately not the fastest runner but I love how running makes me feel. I never in a million years thought I'd be a runner!! It took me foooorrreeevvveeer to complete the c25k program with the weight I was at and then an ankle injury. It took me almost 9 months to run 5k without stopping. I also love Zumba! I actually love exercise. Who knew??!! I've learned so much about myself over these past 17 months but there's more to do. I've been stuck for the last few months. Just kind of tired of everything I guess and working through some mental blocks. It's me that keeps holding myself back. But I'm not done yet!! It's time to mix things up a bit and reach that finish line!! So.... I decided to try blogging. I have no idea what I'm doing so please bare with me!! I hope it helps!

Biggest Loser Tweek about me?! ~ CRAZY!!?

Eat Clean Facebook post about me!!? ~ More CRAZY!!?