BACKSTORY: I've always struggled with weight... around age 11-12 I weighted ~200 lbs. I started swimming year-round a year later and lost a bunch of weight... By the time I graduated High School (18) I weighed 180 lbs. I quit working out after that, and gained 70 lbs over the course of 4 years. At that point, I went through a really hard breakup which prompted an appetite loss. From that, I was able to begin a restrictive food diet that was ultra-focused. I lost 90 lbs, and clocked in at 160 lbs (took ~1.5-2 years).... Obviously, ultra-focused diets aren't forever after, and I have since gained 85 lbs back.
So- I've been spending 2019 trying to be focused on the efforts towards weight loss but also realistic (no super restrictive diets)! Since Jan 1, I've lost 11 lbs. When I was at my low weight, I was running constantly- I was able to go distances, and keep great paces (under 10 min). Now though, I'm so much bigger and so much slower- I'm discouraged by my lack of ability.... which then turns into binge eating episode, and thus more weight gain (or at least a complete stop of the loss). additionally, previously, I had great self-control... but somehow I seem to not have any now? I'm not even sure how to regain it!
How do you all balance the knowledge of "what I once was" vs. "what I can do now"? & How did you build your self-control from your "low points"?
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