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I’m ready to come clean, hop out of the closet, and finally say and do a few things. Let me explain why it’s been so hard for me to do first. If you’ve never been 100 pounds overweight, you can’t imagine what it feels like on the inside. I used to love to be the center of attention in life, and now all I want to do is blend in. I don’t want you to notice me, I want to be invisible. I’m embarrassed you see, ashamed that my body looks this way. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not sitting home crying over it, I’m still living my life, and a happy one at that.

It’s just that this piece of me could be happier and healthier. I’ve been working very hard to make changes this year. First I decided to start going to my trainer Danielle, who you all know I adore. She’s been a true gift to me. You have no idea…because I don’t have to pretend to be something I’m not. I can let it all hang out, and she’s okay with that. In fact, she’s helping me get my body back to where it should be. I told her I’m in it for the long haul, and I mean it. I’ve been working with Danielle at Metamorphosis Studio for 4 months now. I’m committed to go for an entire year. That’s right, I’ll be going at least until September of 2008. If I don’t reach my goal by that point, I’ll keep going.

Danielle makes me feel like I’m part of a team. She’s special like that. She not only lives this healthy lifestyle, but her personality shines. She makes it fun for me to show up, and I know I’ll work hard. When I think I can’t do anymore, she’ll push me and get those last few reps out of me.

This next phase has me eating clean. I started out in a panic, eating clean for 3 days on, 1 day off. I’m up to about 5 days clean now, 2 off. My goal is to only have 2 cheat meals a week. No more…and maybe down to one. I’m taking it slowly, but I’m really feeling it. I want to make a difference, and I’m ready to.

I feel like I’m really heading in the right direction. With my trainer’s guidance, and my husband’s support, I really am believing in myself again, and I’m ready to stop hiding. I’m standing here loud and proud saying, “Here I am”!