I've lost 42 lbs and learned a lot about myself in the process

28F. 5'5". SW 230 lbs, CW 188, GW 135

Almost a year ago, I went on vacation with my in-laws. When I saw photos from the trip, I was gobsmacked by how large I was. I busted out the scale and saw that I was 230 lbs. I decided then and there to change.

It's been almost a year, and I've lost 42 lbs. It's been a very slow loss, but I wanted that because I wanted something sustainable. I also wanted my 5 year old daughter to see that I was making changes for my health, not my appearance. I have struggled with eating disorders since I was 8, and that is something I never want her to experience, so I was determined to make this about my overall health and not just my waistline. I've never once referred to myself as fat around her. I celebrate women of all body types. I just told her that it's important to take care of yourself, and I spent a long time not doing that, so now I'm working to be as healthy as I can.

I stalled for the last 3 months. Wasn't losing any weight at all. But the last two weeks, I've been upping my water intake and replacing more of my food with salads, and I'm finally in the 180s. I have a long, long way to go, and it's probably going to be at least a year before I reach my goal, but every day I remind myself to make healthy choices, and slowly but surely the weight is coming off.

This is just a reminder: weight loss is important, but take care of yourself first. Make healthy choices to be healthy, not just to lose weight. And sometimes it's okay to eat that cupcake, or that burger, or that pizza... healthy minds are just as important as healthy bodies, and if you go into it with health in mind, the loss might be slower but it will be infinitely more sustainable. You're all amazing and I believe in you.

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