Yes, it's okay if you think I'm FAT because I am. I've forever been overweight, and I've made multiple excuses for it. Though I have a condition that requires me to take steroids occasionally without having the opportunity to turn them into muscle, there is truly no excuse. I'm FAT, and there are no more excuses. It is time to be the best me I can be, hopefully with half the body weight.

I've been called FAT for my whole life, by bullies and the people I care most about. It has made me upset but recently, I have realized that although it was hard to hear, it is what I needed to hear. Body positivity is great and all, but obesity is not. Loving yourself no matter what is equally great, but shouldn't loving yourself include wanting to be HEALTHY and losing weight?

Fortunately, this isn't about the weight. Weight loss is super beneficial and it definitely helps allay some medical issues, but being HEALTHY is more important. Weight loss is just the cherry on top of the cake I can't eat (sorry, my diet doesn't allow it).

Instead of going on some crazy fad diet that I'd stop anyways, I decided to change my lifestyle. That is what being HEALTHY is truly about. A HEALTHY lifestyle will result in weight loss that stays off.

I've lost 10, yes TEN, pounds in the last week. People are starting to notice. It feels great, but would you like to know what feels even better? I have energy, and I actually feel as if I can breathe. There is no pressure on my chest and it feels great.

Wondering how I did this and how I plan to continue my journey? I have become a vegetarian and cut out most carbs, excluding the occasional whole wheat pita bread. I have spent hours researching a healthy anti-inflammatory vegetarian diet. So far, it is going great and I cannot wait to continue. Having fun with changing my lifestyle is the best decision I've ever made.

In addition to eating healthy, I have also increased my exercise. I have made the most of in -home exercises that I truly enjoy while also participating in a few runs a week. With the combination of the two, I feel unstoppable.

Being HEALTHY is finally my top priority, and I'm losing weight while doing it. It's truly awesome. The bullies are no longer my motivation. Being skinny is no longer my motivation. Wanting to fit in is no longer my motivation. Being HEALTHY is my motivation.

FAT girl to FAT girl, enough is enough. It is time for a change.

This FAT girl is done being UNHEALTHY (and FAT).