Starting Over: Day 1

Last year, I went on an incredible journey attempting to manage my Hashimoto's Disease by going gluten-free among other eating modifications. I had a lot of energy and I lost a ton of weight. When all was said and done, I had almost attained a 100-pound weight loss:

Soon after my wedding in April:

I found out that the position at the school I was teaching for in Newark would no longer exist and I would essentially have to find a new placement. I took the opportunity to try something new. I decided to try my hand teaching music for another Newark Public School. The job was not for me and my mental and physical health suffered immensely. I ended up taking a medical leave of absence before leaving the job completely. And gaining back almost all the weight I had lost. 80 pounds to be exact.

I know that teaching is not the career for me, and after a short stint in an absolutely wonderful school district and a beautiful school with lovely coworkers and charming children, I will be leaving the field of education all together. In this time of transition, I'm noticing how bad I feel physically. I feel slow, big, awkward. Unhealthy. As I pick up the pieces of my life, it's time to focus again on getting healthy.

My plan is simple. I will be eating fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, and vegan protein drinks. When I fasted, about 3 years ago, this blog helped keep me accountable and kept me going. I hope it does the same this time around. And I hope it inspires others.

Day 1: