My name is Risa. I'm 24 years old and live in Boca Raton, Florida. I have battled with my weight since I was about 6 years old, and for the last couple years, I was finally winning the fight. But I slipped, gaining back 36lbs from my lowest weight in ages. Now I'm buckling down again to shed the weight so I can look on the outside the way I feel on the inside. But the road isn't always straight and smooth. For more information on my life-long weight loss journey, please view my first post here. This blog exists for me, to keep me on track and motivated. If you don't like personal posts or personal opinions, you took the wrong fork at Albuquerque!

**Please note that I am not a nutritionist, personal trainer, doctor, or in any way professionally trained in matters of health. Any advice I provide is based on my own thorough research and experiences. Please consult your physician or other health advisor for your personal needs.**

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October 10th
9:13 AM

a message from Anonymous


Hi Risa.. First of all this is more of a comment than a question so I hope that's okay. I just wanted to say how inspiring your blog is.. I fear that I am not as brave as you to let the world know my issues with food, however I can relate as I've struggled with my weight and it's such a personal, often emotional journey we through. I went from 115kg to now 83kg and I'm excited to get to my goal of 65kg. Anyway sorry for the rant I just felt the need to let you know you are truly inspirational :)

<3 *hugs* I wish I had my regular computer right now so I could give you all of the gifs you deserve. Just pretend they’re there. You know I have thousands. lol

Thank you so very much, and congratulations on your incredible accomplishment! Never give up. :) You’re amazing.

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