Me - Amanda

There are some things in life I always wanted to do, but I felt like my health and weight at the time (most of my 20s) was holding me back.

A few years ago I began an adventure or journey that I see, at least with people like me, is one that will never end - this path was one of weightloss and learning to be healthy - and now it has lead me here.

I have lost (depending on the day) around 80lbs since my heaviest weigh-in. When I lost 72lbs I got my tattoo, which was my first really big reward for the work I put in.

After months of boot camps and rigorous step classes and even spin at my gym, I finally dared to walk in to the kickboxing class (with my friend of course!).

I didn't walk in thinking I was starting a new part of my life, I just saw girls smashing the hell out of big bags and punch mitts and wanted some of the action.

I have a new reward in store too - but of course I don't get it until I achieve another goal I have just set for myself. Keep checking!