My name is Kimberly Cummings. I am a 30-something office worker, living in Central Florida with my wonderful husband. For most of my childhood, my weight fluctuated but I was always the heavier kid. In high school, I stayed around “average” which was still heavier in my particular school. After high school, determined to change, I lost the extra pounds and maintained a healthier body weight for a year. Then in mid-2010, I entered into a long-term relationship with my now husband and all that hard work went right out the window. We went out for dinner regularly and found ourselves both the heaviest we had ever been. After a few sluggish years, we dedicated ourselves to the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle. Although my stored data is a little sporadic, I have a timeline.
Timeline
- August 31, 2010: 207lbs
- September 15, 2012: 185lbs
- December 30, 2013: 215lbs
- June 24, 2017: 138lbs
- October 12, 2018: 134.3lbs (lowest weight to date)
- January 2, 2020: 140lbs
- January 2, 2022: 149lbs
- July 2, 2023: 160lbs (today)
Currently, I am the heaviest I have been since July 2016.
So, how’d this happen?
Well, there was a global pandemic that certainly didn’t help. But truth be told – I maintained alright throughout. The wheels didn’t really start to fall off until the end when places started opening up again. 2022 was when the real damage happened. I was promoted to a considerably more stressful position at work and did the only thing I could think to do to deal with the stress. Enjoy beer. Then in May, my father was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer. His long-term outlook is not good. This news devastated me. Despite our more recent differences, he was always my best friend. After my mom passed we relied on each other even more. As of writing this he’s still battling – but every day is a struggle and each week is a new test. All in all, I would say my stress level on an average day is somewhere between 8-10, out of 10.
July 2024 Update
I am choosing to leave the original “About” page active but with this slight update. My father passed away on June 9th, 2024. It has devastated me and changed my entire existence. For the last two months I have struggled with panic attacks, severe depression, frequent nightmares, and thoughts I care not to mention. As a result, this website is taking a new direction. Originally meant to be an outlet to encourage accountability regarding weight loss – it will now be something else. Over the next year, I will share my stories of fitness, healing, and grief. Despite a slight change in content, the intention of this website remains as it ever was – to help others who may stumble across it – and provide hope, inspiration, and encouragement.