Yesterday I had my appointment with my dietician. She keeps my numbers in a file and when I was looking at it I realised that I have been a heathy BMI for a year.
I still lost about about 10 kg (22 lbs) in the last year. Putting myself firmly at a healthy weight.
I started losing weight the first time when I was 18 years old, starting at 173 at 5'1 and went down to 132 by 21. However I didn't really deal with my mental issues and completely crashed which lead to 2 years of gaining all the weight back and bigger, stopping at 183. I started therapy and took medication for my anxiety and depression and when I felt better mentally I decided to start losing weight again. I always loved sports, so I joined a new volleybalteam and a group that played badminton. That was a double challenge, both physically and mentally with my social anxiety. I got back out there after avoiding most people when I was going through my rough period mentally and I started exercising again!
From 23 to 25 I went from my highest of 183 to now 108. I am still working on maintance and toning up, because I really fell in love with sports. I guess I always loved being active, but my shame kept me from doing the things I wanted to do. And I won't lie most sports are a lot easier when you weigh 70 or so pounds less.
I am excited about maintance and reaching new fitness goals. I am thinking about doing a triathlon and really want to start lifting. When I started I really didn't think I would ever reach this weight. My first goal was around 125, but when I reached that goal I felt like I wasn't done yet. My body changed a lot these last years, but the change in my mind is the one I am most proud of!
To everybody who might think they can't reach their goal weight. I am sure you can. It took me a long time and I even went to a bigger weight, but I reached it. To everybody who is just starting: good luck and don't be upset if it isn't as fast as some of the other people on here. It's not a race, this is your life.
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