This morning, I took the photo on the right and felt motivated to retell my story, since it’s been a while.
Throughout my entire childhood and young adulthood, I struggled with obesity. I couldn’t remember a time when I was below 280lbs. When I was a senior in high school, in 2009, I peaked at my highest weight of 357lbs. I lived believing the lie that I wasn’t made to be healthy, thin, or fit. I believed that I was created to be a bigger person, and I gave up on myself constantly. I had been told by my doctors that if I didn’t lose weight that I would soon be diagnosed with diabetes, would have to remain on high blood pressure medication for my entire life, would continue to struggle with asthma, and wouldn’t be able to have children. I truly felt like my quality of life was slim to none. I was slowly killing myself and was very quickly losing my entire future. In 2013, I was finally ready to become a healthier person. I didn’t want to buy into unhealthy diet fads, eating disorders, anything unnatural. I was ready for real change, that started at the heart. I joined @weightwatchers and ended up losing a little over 100 pounds on their program (-147lbs from my heaviest) Since losing weight, I have ran 5k’s, half marathons, 25k’s, joined hot yoga classes, attended cross-fit classes, and intense spin classes. I now fuel myself with healthy food and exercise instead of junk food, depression, and self loathing. I want to encourage EVERYONE that they are capable of doing great things. At 357lbs, I felt SO hopeless and like such a failure. If this sounds like you, don’t you dare give up on yourself! I’m glad I didn’t. A little progress each day adds up to big results! Just take it one day at a time. You can do this! Be encouraged. Be motivated. Love yourself. Don’t give up! #sweat #exercise #workout #cardio #weightloss #weightlossjourey #weightwatchers #ww #transformation #weightlosstransformation #motivation #encouragement #dontstop #dontgiveup #youarestrong #youcandoit #healthy #healthychoices #healthylife #healthylifestyle #muscles #staypositive #wellness #wellbeing
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