I am officially 10 pounds lighter than I was on February 10th when finally decided once and for all that I was going to stick to eating less and eating better and working out. I'm so proud of myself, 70 more pounds to go!
I've struggled so many times trying to lose weight over the years, but after getting to my heaviest weight at the end of last year, I knew I needed to commit to change or else I'd be pushing 300 lbs in my tiny 5'2 body by the end of 2020 and probably be pre-diabetic or diabetic.
I feel like this time it's been different. I've been trying to be kinder to myself and not get too down on myself if I feel like I'm not losing as fast as I'd like. I constantly remind myself that this journey is going to take at least 8 months to a year so there's no need to rush. I try not to get to down on my appearance by reminding myself that I'm working on it and before I know it, I'll be able to fit into my clothes better. I appreciate the positive changes that have happened for me mentally and physically. I work out 3 times a week (or at least I did until all this covid 19 stuff started happening). I struggle with persistant depressive disorder and since I started working out, I've noticed I just feel better mentally. I like the structure. My body feels stronger and healthier. Before working out, I was getting to a point where even walking 5 minutes from the bus stop to my apartment was causing me serious lower back and leg pain. Now I don't have to worry about walking anywhere and I love to walk so I'm loving having some of my freedom back.
There hasn't been much change physically, at least not that I can tell yet, but the waistbands on some of my pants do fit better and I am going down on loops on my belt so that makes me excited. This might be in my head, but I feel like my skin is smoother and less lumpy? Like my fat is starting to even out if that makes any sense?
Anyway, I feel great and I'm so excited to continue on this weight loss journey. Reading everyone's post here are really great motivators and keep me inspired. I can't wait until it's my turn to post a "50 pounds down" post. Wanted to make this post for anyone else who is just getting started in their journey. Don't give up and you'll be making your "10 pounds lost" post in no time!
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