So here I stand at 180lbs, I have gained 20lbs since our trip to Mexico this past winter. I have an amazing ability to gain weight really fast. I love to eat, and often times I live to eat. The past 5 months I have eaten my anger, my stress, my joy, and my sadness. I have done this on and off for my whole life.

This is a blog about finding my way to a healthy relationship with food. For those of you who do not struggle with these issues I know you will think I am silly. I have such an all or nothing personality that I have either barely eaten or binged. Moderation is a skill I have yet to learn in the past 33 years. I really hope to gain that through this journey.

I have chosen to transition to a whole foods plant based diet. I am hoping to lose weight yes...but more importantly gain a better relationship with food and learn to love myself again.

Recently I hurt my back and am having surgery this Wednesday to fix the herniated disk in my back. So working out will be minimal, it will include walking and some easy yoga. I hope this blog will just be a journal for me and a place of accountability for me. If it helps someone else then that is awesome!