Lets Start at the Very Beginning

So here it is... my first post. I guess I should introduce myself for those of you who will (hopefully) draw inspiration from my story, my name is Erin. I am a college junior who is overweight and over it. As the end of 2013 came, I found myself reflecting on what had happened in that year: my best friend got engaged, my other best friend had a baby, I was lucky enough to serve my sorority in an amazing position, I was accepted to the college of Education and Human services, I visited Rome and I got to spend time with some pretty talented students. Looking at all that I have been able to do and all the wonderful things in my life it is hard to say that something was missing. I found that I wasn't as happy with myself or my life as i wanted to be. After much reflection, and an inner monologue that lasted about a week (that nobody has time to read) I discovered that all of my unhappiness was stemming from my weight. I have always been a bigger girl but I am finding that as I get older, I am less "okay" with my body and the way I look and feel... plus I pay way too much for clothes... its ridiculous. So I decided that with a New Year would come a new me...however, I am terrible about keeping resolutions so I am hoping that you will help me. My thought is, by keeping a blog maybe I will be more inclined to actually stick with this...we'll see.