Hey y'all!! Hope you're doing well..
After approximately 3 years trying to lose weight and not being able to, this quarantine gave me the ability to reflect on myself and my life. I'm 16, about to turn 17, 160 cm tall, male, and have pretty much been obese for my entire life.
I would say that is because at first I ate for pleasure. As a little kid I couldn't care less for what others thought of me for my looks or anything, it was never that much of an issue. However, when I started growing up it became comfort eating. Because of my weight I got bullied, a lot, in many ways. My peak was 100 kg. My self esteem was at a literal rock bottom, and I lost two of the most important people in my life in the span of two years. I really thought my life was completely crumbling.
But there was still hope!! I continued on my life, did some diets (and did them wrong because they either didnt work or I abandoned them and gained the weight back lol), lost 5 kg max, and couldnt do much more than that.
I am so glad I found this sub. There are so many countless, useful advice here and motivational posts and what not, I actually believe I will make it to a healthy weight this time. Of course, little by little. I'm doing CICO, and my diet consists of a variety of vegetables and legumes, and grains like beans and white rice, as well as eggs or any kind of meat. Dont have a kitchen scale, so I'm trying my best to do well. I really do think this is working, I have been on it for approximately 2 weeks and I can already feel some changes and see some changes - I can look down at my feet and actually see at least the tip of my toes instead of my belly for once!!! Lol. Also feeling a tad bit more physically agile and like I am moving a bit more freely.
Considering my obesity is the root of most of my mental health problems, I am excited for this journey. It won't fix everything, but I'm confident it'll fix something!! I'd also like to say, don't underestimate yourself. I constantly did that and it was an easy way to get myself off track, because I just didnt believe I could do it. I can do it. You can do it. No matter the age or circumstance, you just need patience. Do this for you and no one else!!
I'm not sure if I am breaking a rule, terribly sorry if I am, in advance!! Hopefully this post resonated with someone and I was successful in sharing my spark of hope :)
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