Hi there , my name is Traci, I am 42 years old and I started this journey ‘around’ August of 2010, or that is when I had my first ‘ oh my God moment, or how did I, or wow, I REALLY do weigh 245 pounds, what the hell do I do now? That is when I started Weight Watchers. I will not say it’s bad program, it isn’t, it taught me a lot, it taught me to journal, which is REALLY important! I then found Beth Downey and circuit training which I LOVE! AND but it doesn’t love me sadly! 
A total knee replacement later, which was not because of the gym, but because of an old injury I did in middle school to my ACL. I’m still struggling with that injury now and with my shoulder ( arthritis) is the latest call).
So, I have lost over 90 pounds with hardly any working out only because I couldn’t, but I wasn’t going to give up, wasn’t going to let that stop me! I was tired of being tired, and scared and frustrated and feeling unlovable, to ME! Anyone know that feeling? So then Beth introduced me to Tosca Reno’s ‘Eating Clean’ and I WAS hooked! And I have followed it to this day. You CAN do this with just FOOD if you are hurt , you can lose weight if you can’t work out, don’t be afraid!
I KNOW it may seen overwhelming at first, but hang in there with me, you CAN DO this, I can show you some tricks and give you information, I was scared at first too, I thought I couldn’t afford it, or I couldn’t cook this or that or it would be way too hard but I am doing it, you can too!
So, let’s do this together, you and me, we CAN!!! 
One pound at a time, I will be there holding your hand when you cross that finish line baby…
xoxoxoxo
Traci
You are AMAZING! My gosh – this is so wonderful. I love the picture progression in your header. You radiate – but I’ll say this: It looks like you radiate no matter what size you are, and that is your inner spirit. So keep on radiating girl! You made my day.
Awww thank you Marilyn!
I had a great time making it, wanting to show my progress!
Thank you so much for the encouragement and the inspiration, I am getting caught up on so many ways, so that I can come back to this-I plan on making my next post weekend, you have inspired me! Thank you for your kind words and support, it means so much more then you know!
xoxoxoxo
Traci
wow, Traci! What a transformation! You have come such a long way! Congratulations!! I know how hard it can be to lose weight, even more to keep it off. It’s crazy that we both started our journey in august 2010. Stay strong and motivated!
Farrah
Thanks so much Farrah for stopping by, sorry I am so late in replying! With some of medical issues I have going on, I am limited in my computer time-it really frustrates me. I have so much I want to do and say but after a few hours, I just can’t type anymore!
I read that on your blog and you are doing so AMAZING! I really liked your blog and all the things are you are doing!! It’s a hard road we are walking but so worth it in the long road I believe! I have a post I will be posting that I am behind with, but after that I will also but doing some tips we have learned going down this vegan path!
I will be stopping by your blog as well for I believe you have a lot of things I can learn from so thank you!
xoxoxoox
Traci