I knew I was obese over the years as far as body mass indexes and dress sizes were concerned, but I never felt obese. I was social and lively like most of my friends who are healthy, so why was I doomed to live life trapped inside of an enormous […]
In January 2014, I made a decision that I did not want to turn 25 and still be unhappy with my body. It wasn’t anything to do with confidence, but mainly that I wanted my physical appearance to be congruent with how I was in my professional and personal life. […]
I feel like I’ve been “big” all of my life. Since I can remember I was always bigger than most of my friends. My dear aunt nicknamed me “Munchie” for obvious reasons. It was cute, even endearing, but when I started school I was mercilessly teased. It was awful! No […]
16 and Obese At the age of 16 I weighed in at 146 kgs (322 lbs), being classed as severely obese. I was never a skinny kid, always struggling with my weight, but that was my peak and I still can’t believe I let it happen. Being 16 and 146 kgs […]
Running Down the Fat On January 21, 2013, I took my 3-year-old son on a glass bottom boat tour to see coral reefs off the coast of Florida. We wore matching shirts and I had someone on board take a photo of us. After the trip, I wanted to post […]
My Journey from Cancer to FITT In 2014, I lost 40lbs, 23% body fat, and 44inches and gained 6% muscle. Before I tell you how I did it, let me tell you where I started. I’m a self proclaimed carboholic and fast food junkie; both unhealthy habits of which started in […]
I was never a small child growing up. Being overweight burdened me through high school. Despite trying to lose some of it before prom, I didn’t get very far. I refused to wear an open back dress that night, afraid that others would make fun of my back fat. Years […]
Cheree’s Journey to Fitness My story starts in 2009. I was medically discharged from the Navy with an ankle injury. After two years of service, I was told I would always have pain in my ankle and most likely would never run again. I was depressed. I had hoped to […]
Body image was always a struggle of mine, 29 years of life, until 2012 when I decided to make a lifestyle for good! Going way back to 2004, I was at a fashion school, getting my degree in Graphic Design. I was a tomboy then, still am now. I never […]
