I started my weight loss journey at 295 pounds, and I'm currently about 65 pounds down, with another 55-85 pounds to go. (I don't know what my ultimate goal weight is -- anywhere in the healthy weight range for my height and where I feel good, is fine by me.)
I was on a walk yesterday, thinking back to where I was in the summer of 2019, when went on my first run. I was at about 285 pounds then, and that first run was (as I'm sure you can imagine) really, really hard. My feet hurt, my knees hurt; I returned home with a face the color of a beet. I remembered how exhausted I was even just with the 30-second running intervals, and I suddenly had this strong urge to be able to talk to my past self and say thank you. I wished I could tell her how much better my life is already because of her hard work.
That got me thinking about how great it would feel to be able to hear from future me, the person at the other end of this weight loss journey. I'm about halfway through; if I feel so much better already, how will I feel when I'm at a healthy weight?
So, I decided to write a letter to my past self, print it out, and treat it as though it's a letter from me a year from now. After all, the things I'd say to past me (You're doing amazing! It's going to get easier! This will all pay off!) are also going to be true for current me -- I just don't have the benefit of hindsight yet.
Here's what I wrote:
Dear Ordinary,
This is a letter from future you. I'm writing you to say how proud I am of you! I know you're working so incredibly hard on losing weight and getting healthier. Your commitment is amazing. I remember how hard it is for you right now to go running, to make those healthy food choices, and to stay active despite tough odds and difficult circumstances. You are doing an amazing job.
I also want to tell you that I'm grateful for you. Even if it's hard to see the end goal right now, your efforts are going to pay off. I'm about 50 pounds down from your weight right now, and I want you to know that you are going to feel amazing. You will feel beautiful and strong every single day. Your back doesn't hurt anymore. You don't have any knee pain. You will feel confident, and your confidence and happiness are going to have a big impact on your life, the way you interact with others, and how they treat you. Also, you look fine as hell.
Life really is going to better and easier in the near future, and it's a direct result of the choices you're making today.
Thank you for changing our life.
I love you and I believe in you. Keep fighting! You're so close.
Love,
future Ordinary
I know it may seem like a corny trick, but honestly, it's motivating for me to hear this message because remembering that it's true in hindsight, makes it easier to believe for the future. I wanted to share this in case it helps anyone else in the middle of a long journey. Congratulations on your progress and don't lose hope! You can do this.
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