6 months ago, my BMI hit the obese mark and I was terrified. My confidence was at all time low. I struggled climbing uo the stairs. I felt bloated and heavy. None of my nice clothes fit. I could tell that people were treating me differently to when I was thinner. I entered a vicious cycle of self pity and turning to nutritrionally appalling food to get a dopamine hit to feel better about this problem... for about 20 minutes.
This morning, my BMI is 24.9, which, although barely, classifies my weight as healthy for my height. I have lost 16kg/35lbs since December. And I haven’t binged at all in the last 3 months.
It’s been a rocky road, with slip ups, indulgences and plateaus. But consistency is key, and I have learned to jump right back in the next morning after an unintentionally large dinner or a few too many glasses of wine. These small failures no longer terrify me — they’re not failures, they’re reality. My “all or nothing” mindset has been put to rest.
I’ve another 20-30lbs to lose. It’ll take me longer, since my BMR is lower now, but that’s totally fine, and I feel confident about achieving this goal. If I can do this, so can you!
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