I’m 17 years old, about to be a senior in high school. I’ve been overweight for a good portion of my life, and in the past year grew to be obese. Every summer, I try to get healthy and lose weight so that I’d look better for the upcoming school year. And every year I’d lose 15 lbs or so and then gain it all back and then some. It never worked.
This year was different. When school abruptly ended in March due to the virus, it was like Summer was starting early. Instead of having less than 3 months to lose weight, I now had nearly 6 to do it. I was also motivated to do something because next year would be my last in school. I wanted this last year to be good and for my friends to see and more fit and healthier me. This was my last shot to do this. To impress my peers. To finally try out for a sport without quitting because I was too out of shape. To feel comfortable around friends.
I weighed 265 lbs. And I felt horrible.
Now, as of today, I weigh 230, feeling much healthier. Officially not obese! Things were going well until I hit that wall that I always hit. All of a sudden, I spiraled out of control and began binge eating. It lasted for a few days before I realized what was happening. Although it felt good to eat like I used to, I knew what the outcome would be if I didn’t stop. I would gain all of my weight back and likely even more. I couldn’t do that to myself. This time would be different. Starting my diet back up seemed 10 times harder than actually beginning it. But I did it. I broke through that wall! And it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.
After looking at the scales again (because I was too scared to after my binging episode), I had gained 4 lbs back. I got back into my routine, and lost those 4 lbs in a matter of a few days. I’m now back to 230 and back on track to my goal of 195. I’m so happy that I did not let myself go again. This time would be different.
Some days are worse than others, but use this subreddit as motivation. For days when I’m depressed or craving.
It’s encouraging to know that there are others out there like me in the same boat. It truly helps. A sincere thank you to everyone in this subreddit.
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