“Yeah, but it's easy for you.” Um, no. I have baggage and struggles you don't see in a scroll. I was heavy during the already-feeling-awkward-and-unsure-of-myself years. I eventually discovered VHS workouts, I played sports, and the weight came off. I was pretty squeaky clean in high school. I was a serious student and I played sports. No drinking. I learned to lift weights. I liked how I felt when I was fit. My dad nearly died my senior year. He was in a diabetic coma. I never want to endure what I've seen him go through. In college, I was still dedicated to learning, AND I let loose. I was a social 🦋. With that came overindulgence. Lots of beer and crappy food. Wasted days sleeping it off. My world blew up when my mom got lung cancer. She never smoked and it felt like a cruel blow. The kind, funny woman made us feel loved and safe, and EVERY holiday was special. I was in a different state, working too much right out of the gate. During the worst o
Wife and mom, dedicated to self-care, exercise and healthy eating.