Hi there! I'm Nienke, 22 years old and live in Utrecht, the Nederlands. I'm passionate about singing, my friends, movies/literature and God. I'm currently on a break from my studies - I major in American studies and popular culture - and plan on starting again in September to finish my Bachelor's degree. Three days a week, I work as a cleaning lady in the domicility care, which is truly a fulfilling job. After my university degree, I would love to become a social worker.
Though I've always felt like it, I haven't always been this big. At most, I would have qualified as chubby with a little tummy. But I've always loved cycling, roller skating, playing volleybal, PA: I was a pretty active child. When puberty hit, I became super self consious and insecure about my body. At 14 I attempted my first diet. I lost some weight, but gained it super quickly and graduated high school with a size 16. In college, things only got worse. I was free to eat whatever I wanted, how much I wanted, and as a result, I gained even more. Many times I tried to lose the weight and eat healthy, but I was always unable to keep it off.
So let's jump ahead to 2015. Today, items in my wardrobe vary from size 14 to 20. Ideally, I'd like to lose 55 lbs (25 kg), but I guess I should first set my short-term goals. I'm really grateful for the opportunity to receive professional help and support. Working out, eating well, losing weight and gaining confidence will be such an adventure. On this blog, I'll keep track of my progress, my failures and my inspirations. Who knows, maybe one day I'll inspire someone else with my own story.
If you'd like to contact me, please send a message to towardsahealthylifeblog@gmail.com.
Though I've always felt like it, I haven't always been this big. At most, I would have qualified as chubby with a little tummy. But I've always loved cycling, roller skating, playing volleybal, PA: I was a pretty active child. When puberty hit, I became super self consious and insecure about my body. At 14 I attempted my first diet. I lost some weight, but gained it super quickly and graduated high school with a size 16. In college, things only got worse. I was free to eat whatever I wanted, how much I wanted, and as a result, I gained even more. Many times I tried to lose the weight and eat healthy, but I was always unable to keep it off.
So let's jump ahead to 2015. Today, items in my wardrobe vary from size 14 to 20. Ideally, I'd like to lose 55 lbs (25 kg), but I guess I should first set my short-term goals. I'm really grateful for the opportunity to receive professional help and support. Working out, eating well, losing weight and gaining confidence will be such an adventure. On this blog, I'll keep track of my progress, my failures and my inspirations. Who knows, maybe one day I'll inspire someone else with my own story.
If you'd like to contact me, please send a message to towardsahealthylifeblog@gmail.com.
