This is my first real Reddit post! I’m not looking for advice, I’m just sharing my story. Everyone is different, you have to find what works for you. I’m writing this post so I have a bit more accountability in this new life phase. Mobile.
My journey with weight started in womb, I came out at 9.4lb! I (32F, 5’11” SW 305 / SW 2nd round 220, CW 202) was a fat kid my whole life, tall and obese. I remember wearing a women’s 16-18 in middle school, I hit my heaviest in college, 305 (maybe more), I wore a women’s 24-26. I was an unhappy, emotional eater for 22 years. In 2008 I dislocated knee, my recovery was REALLY hard, I knew it was because of my weight. I felt trapped in my own body and I knew if I continued I was on the road to an early death.
In 2009 I started loosing weight, no surgery, just diet and exercise. I used WW to help track calories, I worked out 4-5 times per week. I quickly started loosing weight. This wasn’t easy, it’s really hard, I was full time student and I worked almost full time. In 2010 I hit my lowest weight 190 (115 lost), it felt incredible. In 2011, I graduated, changed my lifestyle, and moved to the mountains. During those first 3 years of the weight loss I gained back 30lbs. So I’ve been roughly 220 for the last 9 years. Sometimes Its good to remember that I have kept off roughly 85 pounds for 10 years now, (wooot!!!!!). Regardless of what some studies say, I think it is possible make this a permanent change.
But here I am again in 2020, I started this 2.0 phase at 220 and I’m currently at 202. I decided over the course of the last year to want to live life as healthy as possible, I want to be the best version of myself. At my current weight I am mostly healthy but still overweight. I’m not really chasing a number here, although, I think I’ll probably land between 170-180. I am not a big fan of complete elimination diets because they’re not sustainable long term, in my opinion. Moderation is key for me with almost 100% good whole foods. I have been doing some IF. I have been trying to lower my carb intake and cut out refined sugar products, (because they’re so addictive for me). I still eat fruit though. I have also started to really limit my alcohol. I have been practicing yoga almost daily and walking more. 18 pounds down so far!!!! :) And feeling GREAT!
Here are a few of my tips for long term weight loss: -Don’t eat processed food, just don’t, it’s crap. -Walk daily if possible, just 20min does wonders. -Don’t drink soda, not even diet! -No sugar substitutes. -Don’t eat fast food, like ever. -Cook your own food, this makes good habits long term, I cook 90%+ at home. -Get outside as often as possible, again it becomes a habit. -Drink water. -Find a way to exercise that you mildly enjoy. -Eat lots of veggies!! -The biggest thing for me that is often never discussed is the MENTAL component!!! Work on your eating triggers. You have to want to do it, you need to love yourself, you need to truly listen to your body. Finding time can be hard, yes, but If it’s something that’s really important to you, you’ll make time to do it.
Loosing weight is the best thing I have ever done for myself, it gave me a new life. Remember, you can do it!! Here’s to 2.0, Cheers!
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