For years I’d get that initial burst of motivation to lose weight and then the motivation would wear off and I wouldn’t do anything to curb weight gain until the next burst of motivation…which would be like a year later. Rinse and repeat for the past 8-10 years.
I gave birth to my daughter last Spring and then struggled terribly with postpartum depression. I was prescribed Zoloft and it helped me tremendously - I’m almost certain I’ve been struggling with depression/anxiety since I was a teenager.
Cut to early December and I get that burst of motivation to lose weight again. I started going back to the gym and initially it was hard because I was constantly tired. However! It’s the end of January and I’m still going strong and I started tracking calories a little over two weeks ago. I feel great! Both mentally and physically. Tracking calories no longer feels like a chore like it did all the other times I’ve tried.
I just needed somewhere to write this out. It feels like a weight has been lifted - now that I’m no longer struggling with anxiety and depression I feel like I can finally get my health back to where it needs to be. I feel like I’m making sustainable changes and I’m happy I’ll be able to model healthy choices for my daughter.
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