Um, Hi... I'm Starting my weight loss journey!

I uh... Really haven't done anything like this before but I'll try my best to NOT make this a snooze fest...

Hi! My (pen) name is Angel. I'm a 5'5 132 pound girl and I'd really like to lose some weight.

This isn't my first time trying to lose wieght, I was 142 in back 5th grade, and around 4'11 to 5'1. I was so heavy because of my terrible eating habits back then! I used to eat all the junk food at school, always taking snacks and seconds. Then I would go home and the first thing I would do was eat. And eat, and eat... And eat. And it wasn't fruits and veggies either...lol.

I lost those ten pounds by cutting out extra snacks at school and exercising a bit each day (and learning that those little pre-packaged Walmart salads are actually pretty good!). My weight definitely negatively impacted my elementary school life. I wasn't cool or popular, I hung out with the chubby, nerdy kids. I didn't even like them either. (They were kinda... Childish? But we were children anyway...lol) I also got rejected by my first crush (who, soon after went out with a skinny girl) and I had to buy new, bigger sized jeans like every month (Mom sure wasn't happy)! I don't think I was aware of my weight until the end of 5th grade. But ANYWAYS...

Right now though, I think my main problem is SUGAR and mild binge eating. My lowest wieght was 127.5 pounds (oh how I wish I could go back). I also lack balance in my diet. One day I'll eat 1400 calories, the next day I'll eat 3000. That's what caused me to gain 5 pounds. (Well, that and grandmas thanksgiving leftovers...Hehe.) Oh and I NEED to get more sleep. To feel well rested I need at least 8 hours of sleep, but lately I've only been getting 5 or so! So that's my first lifestyle change. Sleep! 

GOAL of the Week: Get 8 or more hours of sleep everyday!