"Become the Person you Dream you can Be."
Hello and Welcome! My name is Sammi, and I am a college student who is learning to live a healthy lifestyle while on a tight budget and dealing with the stress of attending school. Since you're here, I might as well tell you a bit more about my journey:
In high school, I was an athlete. Not the thinnest athlete, but I was good. Academic All-State, All-Region, All-Valley softball player. And I loved it. As I went through high school, I slowly gained weight. I didn't worry too much though because I was working out most days after school and I felt fairly in shape.
August 2010, I started attending Brigham Young University. During my freshman year, I literally gained 15 pounds. Yes, the dreaded Freshman Fifteen. You thought it didn't exist? Maybe you thought you could avoid it? Well, that's what I thought. In the end, I let myself go. I didn't pay attention, I ate CRAP all the time, and my workouts were not up to par. I realized something needed to change.
In Summer 2011, I made that change a reality. I ditched my junk food for fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. I threw out the burgers, pizza, and fried chicken for lean proteins. I amped up the workouts and have become a runner. And I have never felt better in my life. I have literally become the person I have always dreamed I could be.
I created this blog as a way to document my life. I hope to share yummy recipes and effective workouts, but more importantly, Simply Sammi is just that. Me. I'm still figuring out who I am in this crazy world, and I hope you will join me for the ride!
