April 8th, 2008 is the day I started this journey. I had started diets before. But this is when I looked at it as a sustainable life change. Where I started Finding Fit. When I found Tumblr. When I began to surprise myself with what *I* was capable of accomplishing.

On April 8th, 2008 I weighed 229.8lbs.

Today, April 8th 2011 I weigh 192.8lbs.

I’ve weighed less than I do today in the last 3 years. But today we’re not focusing on that. Today we’re focusing and celebrating that in the last 3 years I took charge of my health. I’ve lost 37lbs in 3 years. I’ve started bicycling. I look forward to sweating. I purposefully decline dessert. I take care of myself.

Dear Amy from 3 years ago - Thank you for making the right decision to start this journey.

Dear Amy in 3 years from today - Thank you for continuing this journey.