I haven't given up!!

I know it's been a while (ok, a REALLY LONG TIME) since I last posted, but I have good reason for being MIA from the keyboard. Here's what's been up.

1. I got a job!! I'm working as an administrative assistant at a law firm on Park Avenue. wooo!

2. I found an apartment! I'm a Brooklyn girl now (check out my favorite BK site, brooklynvegan). Also, that's me in my new kitchen (sans furniture).

3. David moved in with me.

So, as you can see, things have been a liiiiitle crazy in my life these days, but life is calming down again after the holidays... and the holiday cookies... and I'm looking forward to starting the new year off by writing again.

I can't claim to have lost a lot of weight, but I can tell you what I've FOUND that works to at least help: city living. I know it sounds a little silly or like it might not apply to my suburban sistas (I know, I know, ubercheese), but it does! I've found walking a few extra blocks to the next metro stop or taking the stairs instead of the escalator really does help with the neverending quest for a smaller dress size.

Alright friends, that's my 2 for the day. I WILL write again soon.

xoxo,
Jessica

I'm going to lose 50 pounds!

Like many women, I have struggled with my weight all my life. I've yo-yo-ed for the last 6 years between 10 and 60 pounds overweight. I'm now at the heaviest I've ever been, and I think in the worst shape as well. Once an athlete, I can't believe who I'm looking at in the mirror these days. Trying to start a new career and a new "grown-up" life in New York City has inspired me to finally do something about my excess poundage and maybe even gain a more healthy attitude about life in the process.

This blog will have 2 elements:

LOST- my belly fat, hopefully! I'll post my progress for accountability (you can yell at me when I screw up) and to share what's working and what's not.

FOUND- finally a purpose for my addiction to internet research! I'll share all the great stuff I find, from recipes to workout tips to inspiration.

The first FOUND is "proof" that Lost and Found is going to help me reach my goals! According to dietblog, blogging helps weight loss by
1. community support
2. accountability
3. tracking progress
4. helping readers lose weight too!
Yay!

I'm looking forward to my Lost and Found weight loss journey! Let's do it.

<3
Jessica