Hi Guys!
I’m Erin and I live in Florida – where it’s hot and humid 10 months out of the year… but these beaches are worth it! I am new to the blogging life, but hopefully this is something that is fulfilling and helpful in my journey.
Just a couple things I’ll share about myself: I use sarcasm and humor probably more than necessary. I’m really into the ocean, not just the beach part, but actually what’s inside the ocean… just fascinates me. I have a cat, Dash, and she’s one of the best decisions of my current life. I am addicted to coffee, string cheese, peanut butter and pickles. Hopefully the topics I talk about someone can relate to, but if not that’s cool too.
I guess I’ll just jump right into one of the reasons I’m here. I’ve literally been overweight as long as I can remember… I could blame it on a ton of different things, like switching schools all the time when I was kid, my parents getting divorced when I was real young, no real outlet or comfort for a while other than FOOD …. but really who has time for excuses? At this point, I’m focusing on the stuff I can do to change it. The reality of it all comes down to the fact that I’m 29, nearly 30, I have a great job, husband and family, but I want to be a mom.
At the end of the day, I have a really incredible life that I’m extremely thankful for, yet there is definitely something missing. When I was younger, like 10 or so years ago, I didn’t think I’d ever get the chance to have kids… I figured “Alright, my brother can have the family life and I’ll just be the fun aunt.” Fast forward a few years and I met a man who challenged me (AKA pushed my buttons) but still inspired me. We met in our mid twenties, got engaged in our late twenties and got married in March 2018. Once we met, I knew that he would be a wonderful father, a stern and loving personality all wrapped into one. (Plus, I see him with our 2 year old nephew and it’s everything I imagined it would be and so much more).
So tying it all back to the main reason for this entry, THE WEIGHT. Listen, I’m really good at writing things down and making a plan… that is something I can do and actually enjoy, the part I struggle with is being consistent with said plan. A big part of me deciding to get all of this out here is just that I’m not really ready to say any of it out loud, but writing it down is something I can do – that’s in my wheelhouse. I think I can classify myself as an emotional eater and I know that’s probably the case for a ton of people out there. I also know I’m not the only woman out there who has her weight as some kind of obstacle surrounding her being able to get pregnant right now. So, I think, at least for now, I’ll be toggling between these subjects.
I hope I’ve peaked your interest enough here guys, because sometimes my thoughts go all over the place, but ultimately what I’m trying to say is I’m ready for some changes in my life and I know it won’t be easy- but I’m trying to ensure this helps keep me accountable!
xoxo, gossip girl
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Erin 🙂
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