I have been obese for 6 years, and I currently weigh the lowest I ever have in 7 years, and, everything is is so much easier! I hope on a bike and the bike just goes. The wheels don’t feel like they are dragging. Seats don’t sag and groan in agony. I’ve always been world’s biggest klutz, but since getting lighter it feels easier to be graceful. I don’t feel like a take up so much space anymore. People react to me differently and treat me better. People are nicer to me. I feel comfortable wearing cute outfits and not hiding my body in layers of clothing. I still have 28lbs to go but I am no longer obese and am simply overweight and it’s amazing! For context, I’m currently a U.S. 10-12/U.K. 14-16 and 5’ 8. I started out a U.S. 22/U.K. 26.
I can’t believe I lost so much weight. Looking in the mirror and looking at the clothing I now can fit is so surreal. I’ve been trying for years to lose weight. The biggest change I made was focusing on eating food that made me feel good.
Things I learned on my weight loss journey:
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The stark difference in how I was treated obese vs now is absurd.
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I was very in shape while obese, but at a smaller weight people are no longer surprised by how much I workout.
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Once you hit U.S. size 12, thousands more clothing options become available. This is stark difference from 500 available products even on pro plus size clothing stores like asos.
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Overeating becomes very painful because the stomach shrinks so much.
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I have an increased awareness of my body, what triggers it, and what makes it feel good. There is so much less “noise” to filter out.
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Losing weight doesn’t cure any obsessive behaviors or weird food relationships you may have developed over many years.
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You never feel like you’re not fat, and you always fear “becoming fat again.” In the mirror I feel great, but in photos I still feel fat.
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Takeout is either extremely sugary or extremely salty.
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It is possible to get both a smaller body and bigger boobs.
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I’m going to miss being plus sized.
What have you learned while on your own weight loss journey?
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