When I was in high school I had a doctor's appointment I went to and I stepped on the scale to see it said 395. I was five pounds away from being 400 pounds. I had a thyroid problem in the second grade which made me balloon up within less than a year. I struggled being an obese child and in high school I still was in this condition. I left the doctors office disappointed and took a look in the mirror, I didn't like what I saw. I knew the doctor was right i was not going to live the long life I wanted to. So I made a commitment that day to change my life around. I went on the Atkins diet which I cut carbs out of my diet. I was eating lean meats, fruits, vegetables, and whole grain. With exercise I started with walking, then I started lifting weights as I progressed. Soon I was into high, low, and step aerobics, kickboxing, yoga, and running or jogging whether it was outside or on the treadmill. I also started walking outside carrying my dumbbells. Within 8 months I dropped 100 pounds and ended up graduating high school wearing an outfit that would not of fit me before. When I turned 21 I had lost 270 pounds and was thrilled but had excess skin from the huge amount of weight I lost. I underwent skin surgery that same year which was painful but it was worth it. Only thing I wished is my dad would of lived to see me achieve this goal. There are many obstacles in my life I know I can achieve now because this was the hardest challenge I think I ever did with succeeding.
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