Before / After 245 lbs -> 180 lbs
I was always a reasonably healthy and in-shape kid through high school, one of those that never had to exercise, ate like crap, and was generally self-satisfied about it.
That all changed my first year of college. The additional pressure combined with my unmanaged major depressive disorder was too much for me, and I fell into a deep funk for several years. After dropping out of college, I ate horribly, did nothing except stare at the walls most days, and barely managed to scrape by with the support of my family.
I eventually found a great therapist, put in a ton of work, and got in a better headspace, but not before I had gained close to 70 lbs.
For a long time after that, I kept telling myself I would start losing weight on Monday, or next week, or after the holidays. Then on my 22nd birthday, I caught myself saying "I'll start after my birthday is over" and finally said screw it, that never works, I'm starting today. No more putting it off, no more waiting. I ordered a healthy dinner that day (which surprised everyone) and never looked back.
I wasn't perfect during this journey, but I kept up what I think is a relatively easy to manage diet. I ate whatever I wanted for 'special' meals (eating out with friends, a holiday dinner, etc.), but if a meal is 'regular', I made sure it was healthy. This way I generally didn't feel like I was missing out on too much by not eating, but I kept my calorie intake down like 95% of the time.
Anyways, today is my 23rd birthday, exactly one year after I decided to start losing weight, and I feel amazing. I'm re-enrolled in school, working as a full time IT guy for a great company, and enjoying hiking with my friends without wanting to pass out after the first mile.
If there's one piece of advice I would give anyone who wants to start losing weight, it's to start today, right now. You'll never be perfect and you'll have days when you eat like crap (I certainly did), but just having the mindset that you are going to be eating healthier makes a huge difference. If I can do it, you can too!
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