Hey everyone!
I wanted to take a moment to share my weight loss journey with you all, as it’s been quite the ride! I started back in September 2022, and honestly, it was a rough start. I went up 5 pounds before I finally lost about 20 pounds over 10 months. Just when I felt like I was making progress, I thought I deserved a break. So, I stepped away from using LoseIt, and that’s when things really started to slip.
I fell back into my old habits way faster than I expected. I was eating like a kid—cookies, cakes, and all the candy I could find. I didn’t say no to anything, didn’t prioritize healthy foods, and completely gave up working out for months! Before I knew it, I had gained back 10 pounds in just six months. It was like a reality check that I lost half my progress, and I knew I had to make a change.
Determined to get back to my lowest weight, I signed up for the gym again and worked on getting back into that routine. It took a couple of months, but I finally found my way back to counting calories and being disciplined. Fast forward to today, and I’m proud to say I’ve come a long way! I started at 192.6 lbs, hit a high of 197.6 lbs, and I’m currently at 172.4 lbs. My lowest weight was 168.6 lbs just last month, and I’m thrilled to say that for the first time in five years, I was out of the "obese" bmi range!
At 5'3" and 33 years old, I know it’s tough to reach a healthy weight when my eating habits resemble those of a sugar-loving child! After hitting 168.6 lbs, I went to a wedding and indulged a bit too much. I was going out three or more times a week, enjoying food and sugary drinks without a second thought. For a moment, I thought about taking a maintenance break, but then I remembered the struggle of nearly a year spent gaining weight and losing progress.
This journey is a lifestyle change, and I need to get a grip on my mentality and habits if I want to reach my dream weight of 135 lbs. Right now, my short-term goal is 165 lbs, with a long-term goal of 150 lbs. I don’t know how long it will take, but I know what it’s going to require.
For the first time since I joined LoseIt! two years ago, I went back and looked at what I ate and the exercises I did the week leading up to my lowest weight. I’m recommitting to that plan because clearly, it works for me.
So here I am, two years in and 21 pounds down! I’m excited to keep pushing forward, and I’m grateful for this community. Let’s go!!!
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