Transforming Nicki

I'm baaaaaack! I told myself I would post twice last week, but I'm still trying to make this a regular part of my schedule, so bear with me. Hopefully, I'll get to a point where I can get these blog posts published on a regular basis, and get on a writing schedule.  Look how cute my babies are in their Christmas jammies! I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday weekend! I know I did. My family spoiled me with a bunch of useful things for my new house, and I'm very much looking forward to putting them to use! December has always been a challenging month for me, with all the birthdays, holidays, and parties that usually happen, but these last two weeks, I've at least been able to maintain my weight, which I consider a victory in and of itself. Today was weigh-in day for me, and over the last two weeks, I've actually lost 4 pounds! It's not a lot in the grand scheme of things, but you can't lose 150+ pounds without losing the first 4. This morning, I weighed...

Hey everyone! Thanks for coming to visit me. My name is Nicki, and I've always struggled with my health and obesity. Since high school, every time I've envisioned my future, I've always thought I'd have my health in order by the time I'm 30. Well, this past Monday was my 29th birthday, and I decided that while I don't have a lot of time left to make my dreams come true, it's not impossible, and it's a challenge I'm willing and ready to take on!       A little bit about me... I live with my boyfriend, Myles, in a house I bought earlier this year. We are dog parents to two Labrador Retrievers, Winnie (yellow) and Bella (black), and we are planning to have puppies in the next year or so. I am a marketing assistant for my family's company, which makes metal fixtures for pharmacies and retail companies, so I mostly work behind a desk or sometimes at home. I love to cook and bake, I love to journal and plan, and I love board games and crafting of all k...