Help Laura raise money

In fifth grade a boy in class called me a Twinkie. In high school a random kid at a Bruins game called me a whale. 

In 2011 I broke my ankle so bad I needed surgery. During recovery I had started to realize the very unhealthy relationship I had with food. Did that stop anything? Nope. I continued to turn to food for comfort. Food was the only thing there for me when I felt so lonely and scared. 

In 2013 I saw this picture of myself and remember thinking “who is that person”. I got hot all over, heavy breathing, pins and needles. I was horrified. I knew I was overweight but I didn’t realize how overweight. This picture lit a fire in me to get healthy. Over the next couple of years I lost 130 pounds. I felt so alive, confident, and happy. 

2019 I had Maisie and suffered really bad post-partum depression. What did I turn to? Food. Fast forward three years I am 130 pounds over weight and so unhealthy. I went to Sesame Street live with family this past weekend. I didn’t fit in the stadium seating. Just awful. I then saw a picture of myself from the show and I got the same hotness throughout my body, the same heavy breathing, and the same pins and needles as I did in 2013. 

Anyone who has been overweight has known the feeling of shame and embarrassment. I have been very honest about my journey and hope to connect with others who have been on the same journey. My weight doesn’t define me. But it sure does effect my emotional well being. I walk around with my head down, trying to blend in, trying to avoid social situations. All in hopes that no one sees me. All in hopes of avoiding the judgement.  

During this weight loss journey of mine I have lost 125 pounds.  Running has become a huge part of this journey of mine.  It has changed my life.  There is no high like a runner's high.  I am running for Girls on the Run because I hope through the organization some young child discovers their love of running and self love!