First pic is from when I started my new job in 2018. Second pic is a candid my friend took this week. What the heck have I done to myself in the past two years to now look like I need a Lamaze class?? Please help!

June 2018 - Sept 2020

This photo my friend took was a total wake-up call to start taking my weight gain seriously. I’ve been brushing it off and attributing it to everything but my own actions and that has to stop. I genuinely didn’t realize how big I look now and I’m worried it’s too late. Where do I begin? I’ve never struggled with my weight until the last couple years when I started putting on a few pounds.

I think I was about 155 pounds in summer 2018 in the first pic and I’m around 260 pounds now. I’m 5’9-10”ish. 25 yo. I feel like I carry an abnormal amount of weight in my gut for my age too. My doctor says not to worry about that specifically and just to start getting more exercise. Earlier in the year I still pressed him On it so he did the usual metabolic, thyroid, hormonal, blood, ultrasound tests to rule anything underlying out and he says nothing showed up, meaning my diet and exercise must be off. Part of me still finds that hard to believe because I really don’t think my diet or lifestyle is that bad.

This really all started once I finished school and started my job - it’s a desk job with very long hours which I think has been the main contributor to this change. I’ve put on almost 110 pounds but I’m sure a lot of it can be attributed to this?

Clearly I’m doing something wrong though. Where do I begin? Anyone have similar stories with success plans to share? Thank you in advance!!

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