First I would like to introduce myself. My name is Annekke, but most people call me Annie because it also works with my almost Star Wars name. I live in Utah and am planning on finishing up my schooling at Utah Valley University with a BA in History and minor in music. And I am also in the middle of planning a wedding, my wedding. It's been a wonderful process, although stressful which could contribute to my uncontrollable cravings to chocolate and other easy foods. And let's not talk about the effect of birth control! But I am just happy to say that I have found the love of my life, Adam, and I would never trade him for ANYTHING :)
As you can see we're kind of silly together :)
So as of right now I am at a really good time in my life, except for the weight part. In high school yes I was over weight, but it was so little that I was good with how I looked and I wasn't dwelling about it 24/7. Then I went to college and the rumors are true. The Freshman 15 is real!! Because I definitely gained that much and maybe more. But that's what happens when you live with a meal plan and everything is starchy, fatty buffet style. Plus I wasn't in the best relationship at the time, he didn't really do much and we sat around watching movies a lot, ate lots of boxed Mac and Cheese, candy, and I fell into the habit of having my root beer and gourmet hot chocolate daily. Anyway I went home at about 160lbs, flabby, and I hated seeing my double chin in pictures. And the worst part was that I had no muscle definition. I didn't spend anytime exercising during that whole year.When I came home I was determined to do a little more. I found a job at a grocery store, so I found myself walking around, standing, and bringing in carts 8 hours 5 days a week. And I didn't have anything else going on except for online classes so I spent my free time doing Zumba. And I was also taking Phentermine pills as well, so within 6 months I found myself slowly losing weight and gaining more energy and I went down from 163lbs to 150lbs. I was happy... Until bad habits came back. The effects of the Phentermine wore off and I fell into bad eating habits up until I went into the Missionary Training Center as a missionary for the LDS church. The food there was great, but let's just imagine the college buffets and 10 hours of sitting time. Not a good combo. And I served in Oaxaca, Mexico, which has THE best Mexican food, but also serves the biggest servings I have ever eaten. And as a missionary you are expected to eat everything on your plate as to not offend the person feeding you. And in Oaxaca, no matter where you went, it's almost customary to give seconds. So imagine a big dinner size plate full of food x2. Crazy amounts! And even though we were walking around all day, sweating, and drinking liter upon liter of water, I couldn't seem to keep off the gut that was forming...
Now I have been back for almost 9 months and I'm not doing any better. I came home from the mission at 165lbs and throughout this time I have gone up to the 170-175lb range. There was a point when I was still in the habit of eating tons of food and had the ability to do it, so it's been a challenge with not eating as much. but I also didn't really eat the best foods either. In January I started the Take Shape for Life program and I learned some habits, like eating 5 smaller meals throughout the day and drinking more than 80oz of water daily. But during the program I didn't have any success. Since then I have been doing clean eating and being more active. And luckily my fiancé is one for action, so we go hiking, rock climbing, and I go to help him coach a children's track team. I stopped drinking soda back in January and have stayed faithful to it, and also with fruit juices. But I still can't get past 170lbs. I really think it will be better once we're married because then we won't be running errands and having planning sessions. And I'll be able to see him everyday without fail so I can take an hour to go to the gym, and I'll have my own shopping lists and I get to cook my own meals.
So for now until the wedding I am just going to be watching it (I want to still fit into my dress :)), and after the wedding is when I am going to make major changes to my lifestyle. And I am going to do something I have never done before: post my befores on social media. So here we go....
These are my beginning stats. I will be posting them weekly and pictures monthly.
Weight: 173.6lbs Fat%: 34.4
Muscle Mass: 108lbs Degree of Obesity: 31.3%
Waist: 40in Hips: 34in
Glutes: 42.5 Bust: 40in
Right arm: 14.5 Right Thigh: 26in
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