From the Desk of April Paul...

  I am not sure where to start this story. I could go way back and explain how I got here... but I feel that's better left for a separate blog post. So I will summarize.  I am not a small person. I am about double the size I should be. I have been this size for a while. I have PCOS. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. It's not fun. I have a list of symptoms that include... excessive weight gain, excessive facial hair (Not peach fuzz. This is dark coarse hair that often leaves me with deep ingrown hairs that leave sores), Cystic Acne, Depression, Anxiety, Severe Fatigue, Irregular period and more super "fun" stuff.  I have tried so many diets and programs over the years. So So so many. I will do good and be pumped for a week or two and then I give up because I am not seeing results. Well... yes, you do not have to tell me it takes longer than a week or two to see results. I just wasn't ready. I have a horrible addiction to sugar.. so I guess it's kind of like how and ad

 Welcome to my blog! My name is April and I just turned 40. I have been married for over 21 years, we have two amazing kids and an adorable fur baby named Hunny.  This may be hard for some of you to read... mainly because I'm all over the place usually. My grammar isn't perfect and spelling... well... You'll get over it. I am one of those people who say crown instead of crayon.  I wanted to start a blog to mainly keep a diary of sorts and to keep track of progress and memories. I am currently on a journey to better health. so... follow along and feel free to ask questions. We are all learning as we go !