As my 29th birthday approaches, it's hard for me to think I went from a thin 19 year old to the woman I am today. I've struggled with my weight my whole life. I've never weighed as much as I do now(230) its difficult for me to accept that I'm not a skinny as I was when I was 19. I'm definitely happier than I was at 19, I no longer smoke, or party. I've got an amazing man in my life, but I constantly feel insecure in my own skin. I hope over the next year I learn to feel beautiful again.

These pictures are close to 10 years apart.