I started CICO after a health scare this summer. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called ulcerative colitis in May. My digestive system attacks itself, and flare ups can be triggered by eating foods with high fat, refined sugar and whole grains. The wake up call came from it being so difficult to get a diagnosis and how obesity can worsen the condition. I’ve been obese since puberty. Doctors I saw immediately assumed I had hemmorhoids due to my weight and didn’t want to investigate further. When I eventually did get a correct diagnosis I was informed that a poor diet would worsen gut health and exasperate symptoms. After my diagnosis I started tracking everything I ate religiously on the FitBit app. I followed a 1000 calorie deficit and since May I have lost 18kg (~40lbs)! At 5’7, I have gone from 117kg (~257lbs) to 99kg (~217lbs). This has brought me from Class 3 obesity to Class 1 and I am aiming for 68kg (~150lbs) to bring me to a healthy BMI. I have finally learned the value of calories and how good I can feel eating healthy food. I can eat in moderation, 6 months ago if there was a bar of chocolate in the cupboard I would eat it in one sitting. Now I can enjoy a little bit at the end of the day and not binge the whole thing. Instead of eating my feelings I go for walks around my town. I went on holiday with my family and I could walk everyday and not have pains in my knees and ankles at the end of the day. I’ve gone down 2 sizes in jeans and have lost 20cm from my waist (8”).
This sub helped me a lot, there were weeks where I would seemingly maintain due to water weight and instead of freaking out I realised it was normal and it would drop soon enough. I still have a long way to go but I know I can do it, thank you all!
Tl/dr: I had a health scare and have since lost 18kg, still have a long way to go but I know I can do it.
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