I had my first kid nearly 11 years ago. I gained too much, took 5 years to lose it, and then for pregnant with my second daughter. I totally ate everything I saw and developed gestational diabetes. I was later diagnosed with hashimoto's disease and degenerative disc disease. I got up to 300 pounds and I'm 5'5".

Since then, I have lost 140 pounds and feel stronger than ever.

I'm now 7 weeks pregnant with my third baby. I'm in the best shape of my life and I'm planning on working out as long as I can through this pregnancy.

These pics are 5 years apart. I was only a couple weeks along here but I have the same measurements still.

I'm sharing this because 11 years ago, I thought I'd be overweight forever. 5 years ago, I made a choice to stop believing the stories I was telling myself about what i'm capable of doing or being. I share because I know how hard it is. I share to inspire others to be their best selves by taking the best care of themselves. It's hard work but totally worth the effort.