An Introduction...

Mission: 130 is all about my mission to lose thirty lbs and get back down to 130.

I need a place to vent about my progress or there lack of... And to just generally let my depression and insecurities about my current body image out on paper (aka the world wide web) since no one really wants to listen to some girl complain about her body weight constantly.

About me:

I am also 22. When they say beware of the freshman 15... You should listen! Granted, i'm sure i would have gained some weight without the misfortune of getting severely sick for two whole years... But getting sick didn't help either. And neither did a very demanding class schedule and then the onset of anxiety and depression.

When I came to college I was 122 lbs. Each term I would look at pictures of myself and thing "wow i was so skinny "then" now i'm so fat.." Boy was I freakin' wrong!

Within the last three months I have gained 15 lbs. Before starting Lexapro I was at 145 lbs. Now I am at 160 and would like to get back down to a healthy 130.

My Plan:

Going to the gym every day to at least do 15 minutes of cardio. Perferably I will also be working on my abs, legs and arms as well 5 times a week.

Go on a long bike ride every Saturday.

Do my work out DVD every morning.

Eat healthier (no more freakin' french fries!)

Drink more water

Take Vitamins EVERY DAY

Eat more fiber-y things.

Today I went to the gym for 15 minutes and did cardio.

I need to stop getting so overwhelmed with everything i have to do and everything i don't do...
That is key to a "healthy recovery"

stupid metabolism finally catching up with me.