As many of you know, there is a period in our lives in which it seems we are led by unexpected happenings. The sudden death of my mother, the death of my father in law 3 months later, moving across the world with two young children and finding my way in life. meanwhile looking for work and trying to keep the family together... You know the drill..
In 2013 I finally managed to arrange care for my father who suffers from alzheimers disease. He could no longer live on his own and needed full-time care. I live in the Netherlands and it was really hard finding him a good home... But my sister and I got it organized.
But in May 2013 everything seemed to settle. It was time for me now. I knew I gained some weight, but was truly and utterly upset when I saw a picture of myself sitting on a blanket at a summer picnic. I look like a beached whale!!! So I started planning meals again and working out. I deleted all pictures of myself and in January 2014 I took my first picture so I could track my progress. I don't know how much I already lost in weight but is was 2 dress sizes.