Join me on my journey

Multiple times I've found myself looking down at the scale and seeing that I've reached my heaviest.. continuing to assume that I'll lose weight at some point. It was coming home from a trip to Arizona for Thanksgiving that I decided if I want to live a long and happy life, I need to shed 50 pounds and escape this heavy body that I drag around everyday.  I'm unhappy with how I look and feel.. constantly putting myself down. I look at pictures of myself and I don't know who that girl is, I don't want to be that girl. I don't want to have multiple medical issues, not living to see my (someday) grandchildren grow up.

My name is Justine and I weigh 173.8 pounds, at only 5'1''. According to WebMD's BMI Calculator I'm labeled as Obese, but I could've told you that. If you have found this blog, most likely you are a friend or family member (or maybe down the road, a stranger). Talking about my weight/body is really hard for me- at a constant battle of losing ten pounds then gaining it back (over and over), I share this with you because not only will this be a motivator but, I invite you to share the ride with me and the way I see it.. I could use the support. 

Mason, my boyfriend is a great supporter and together we have chose to change our lifestyles. I will blog my journey of healthy eating and active living, thank you for the support! 

I am done with the chub!