I started losing weight this summer. I was doing really well - losing over 75 lbs in 6 months through OMAD. Everything was on the up-and-up. I started dating, my back pain is considerably better, and I had more energy than ever before.
In January, the 7th month since I started my weight loss journey, I didn't lose anything (and probably gained a lb). I also was probably in the process of experiencing a whoosh (I feel fatter than a month ago) so the actual fat gain could have been considerable. I was sloppy, not weighing myself and giving myself way too much slack with my IF plan.
I had every excuse to not lose weight this month:
- The country I'm living in is in full-lockdown.
- The girl I was dating ended things.
- I've been stressed with work
- I experienced regular insomnia for the first time in my life
- My family in the country I'm visiting took me in for the lockdown. I ate with them and they all overeat.
But I have always had a myriad of excuses for not losing weight. I thought I was finally past letting my problems control my life and prevent me from achieving my potential and "letting life happen to me".
The scariest part is that the last time I lost a significant amount of weight, I started gaining again at only 15 lbs above my current weight.
I messaged my manager yesterday and asked for a month of unpaid time off so that I can get back on track in life. He agreed. I really hope that not having work to distract me isn't going to further perpetuate this cycle.
I don't know what the real purpose of this post is but I really had to vent.
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