And the journey begins!

Technically I began my health/fitness journey in January 2013, but today is the day I am officially beginning a healthy life. I have been overweight since I was probably in Year 5, then lost a bit during Year 9, then put it all back on during Year 10 (2009). During 2009 I diagnosed with depression, which was one of the main reasons I re-gained all of my weight. I had no energy to even get out of bed, let alone do exercise. My diet consisted of chips, chocolate, diet coke (and when i say diet coke, I mean at least 2 a day), and no exercise whatsoever.

It wasn't until I started Year 12 and I was one of the largest in my year level and at nearly all of the 18th's I attended (if I could even be bothered...). My mum, probably 10 years ago, lost 40kgs in a short amount of time, but in a very healthy and perfect way. I decided that I wanted to begin with the personal trainer that she used, because we knew him already and he had obviously the right techniques. So I began my journey with him in January 2013. When the time came for my first session with him, I sat on my bed looking out the window (with 9000 butterflies in my stomach) just waiting for him to turn up. He did, and I swear to you I think I nearly passed out I was so nervous. 

We did a weigh-in, body fat measurements, muscle measurements, BMI, and body age. All which were extremely confronting for me.

My measurements on the 25/1/13 were:

Weight: 78.6 kgs

Body fat: 39.3 %

Muscle: 27.1 %

BMI: 27.8

Body Age: 37 years

Visceral fat: 5 

Waist (S.C.): 92.0

Waist (Navel): 98.7

Waist (Widest): 102.5

Hips: 107.5

My measurements on the 12/4/14 were:

Weight: 71 kgs

Body fat: 33 %

Muscle: 29.9 %

BMI: 25.2

Body Age: 29 years

Visceral fat: 4

Body measurements not undertaken on this day (will update when done)

I know I have lost weight, body fat, body age etc. but it is not enough for me as I am not experiencing that happy, healthy feeling I should be. As of today, I am going to begin to eat at healthy and green as I possibly can, exercise as many days as I can (preferably 6 or 5 out of 7 days). I have bought Kayla Itsine's bikini body guide after reading so many amazing reviews, so one of the main reasons I am beginning this blog is so I can track my progress of this guide and provide you all with as many helpful hints about fitness, health, nutrition etc., as we all know there are so many rumours and false programs out there! 

Follow me along my journey, and I promise I will help you begin and continue your journey, whatever it may be.