Getting the LapBand removed was one of the best decisions of my life. Having that thing inside of me was a constant struggle and nightmare. When I got the LapBand removed, I was so blessed to be in an amazing relationship where I was supported and nursed back to health. Once recovery was over, I began indulging in my favorite foods... now without getting sick!
Fast forward one year and I was back up over my highest weight. I weighed in at 266.3 before deciding to make a change. I was unhappy in my own body. I felt trapped. I was sore at the end of the day, struggling with depression, and pushing away one of the most amazing relationships I had ever been in. I knew I had to make a change, my life depended on it.
In July of 2018, I had the opportunity to sign up for the 20lb 6 week challenge at The Camp Transformation Center. Little did I know, this would be the hardest but most rewarding thing I would have ever signed myself up for.
In the span of my first 6 week challenge, my relationship ended (I was heartbroken and devastated), I committed myself to the journey of finding self love, and I began to transform the relationship I had with food. Food was no longer going to be for comfort, but instead it was going to be fuel. Food is fuel is the mantra that got me through my first 6 weeks.
After 6 weeks, I had lost 25 pounds and could feel my body getting stronger and healthier each day. I rolled over into another challenge and lost another 23.5 pounds in the second 6 weeks. Totaling 48.5 pounds in 12 weeks.
In my second challenge, I began to tackle seeing my body differently and thanking it for all of the things it was able to accomplish each day.
With all of that being said, the new focus of this blog is going to be my journey with The Camp Transformation Center and finding myself in my new place in this big, scary world. Follow me as I learn to fall madly in love with myself, fitness and everyone around me. It's going to be an insane journey!
Best,
Devan
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