So, this was just something I realized lately maybe some of you can relate with what I’m about to tell. I lost quite a lot of weight (about 80 pounds) I’m still a little overweight but nothing compared to my starting weight. Of course I realized how much better I felt in my own skin, I’m exercising a lot eating healthier.. but what I just realized is how much my self perception changed. I talked to a friend the other day that is also struggling with her weightloss and she asked me what my key moments were that kept me going. I couldn’t really tell her because it was more of a whole lifestyle change for me than multiple little steps, but she made me think about it and some things came to my mind.
First I’m not afraid of any surface or chair or whatever just collapsing under me. This would have been the worst thing that could have happened to me if a chair broke down under me. Even if I wasn’t heavy enough that there was a real chance for that I still lived with the constant fear.
Second: I’m a daydreamer, always been. Just today I realized that when I’m daydreaming and I’m in that daydream I don’t „create“ a skinny version of myself anymore that does things that I can’t do.
Third: I’m not afraid anymore to not be able to do things when I’m out with my friends. Happened to me two times (wasn’t allowed to skydive and wouldn’t fit in the rollercoaster) and it made me not go places with my friends just because of the possibility that something like that happened again and I would embarrass myself again.
Fourth: If I like someone I’m not considering my weight as a reason for the other person rejecting me. Also means no excuses if they reject you for your character but still a win.
Fifth: I’m an extrovert and I finally feel like my body is fitting my personality. I hated talking to knew people because I could feel how they would instantly judge me by my looks (maybe just my anxiety), now I’m finally starting to enjoy talking to new people again because they actually care about what I’m saying.
Sixth: I don’t chose my outfit after what hides my figure vest but by what I want to wear. This seems self explaining.
Just some thoughts I wanted to share and in case anyone is at the beginning of their journey and they can relate it’s maybe motivating them to see these changes in their life too.
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