Beginning of the journey

This marks the beginning of a journey that will probably be the longest one of my life so far. It's more like a battle really.
A battle for health and for regained confidence.
But I am ready to give it my all.

This is the beginning of my blog on my year of weight loss, even though it is the 11th day of the life style change and it is February.
So, we will just say this is the start :)

Over my Christmas break from college I made the discovery that I am allergic to gluten or wheat/flour/barley, so this gave me a whole new thing to think about when it came to what I eat. At first it was daunting to think that I couldn't eat bread or pasta, but it has been over a month since I have been staying away from gluten, and it is easier than I ever thought.

God has really given me the will to keep going with this.
I need to focus on His strength in order for me to have any success.

One thing that has really been different this time around is that I am setting small goals for myself. Of course I have an end goal, but for me to get there I am taking baby steps. 10 lbs at a time.
That alone is scary, but I can do it!

I probably won't be writing here everyday, but I will mark my successes and talk through my road blocks and struggles.

The Lord is my light and my guide on this journey, through Him I can do all things, even overcome my life long addiction to food.

Now for the scariest part of all, revealing how much I weigh in a public space... I feel like I am "The Biggest Loser."

Starting Weight: 250 lbs
Height: 5'7"
Goal Weight: 170 lbs
Weight to lose: 80 lbs
Diet Plan: Gluten Free/Weight Watchers

Lord, wrap me in your arms through this journey and give me determination and perseverance, you are my rock.

No mountain is too high, no river too wide, no weight too much for God to conquer, cross, or climb.

Stay active and God Bless,

Hillary