I've been on my weight loss journey since the end of February 2025 (5'1F SW: 190 CW: 140). Starting out I was only really utilizing Intermittent Fasting paired with walking, as I started to see some progress I further challenged myself by (mostly) cutting out alcohol, adding in running and a more dedicated exercise routine, and cutting back on both salty and sweet snacks that have always been my biggest enemies in the face of weight loss goals.
I'll usually run right after work 3 days a week, then go home and do weights before finally eating a small healthy dinner. In the middle of one of my recent workouts, which I do in the living room, my mom asked when I planned on going back to "normal." The same "normal" that caused me to gain all this weight? She's a huge supporter of my weight loss, this was definitely just a thoughtless comment about how my routine has changed and I no longer go out to eat/drink with her as frequently.
The thing about lifestyle changes is that they're... well... for life! I don't find myself wanting to drink anymore, it can be a bummer socially sometimes, but I feel so much better without near daily drinks--and DEFINITELY better without hangovers. I like challenging myself to run, I am not particularly "good" at it, but I am going farther and faster than I ever have. As for a restrictive diet? Yea, it can be challenging, but I won't let my life get ruled by it. There will always be exceptions, and there will be weeks I eat things I shouldn't, or gain weight after a weekend of excess, but that's LIFE!
I'm losing weight not to reach a destination, because I'm sure there's not some magic number that will suddenly make me feel wonderful, but to experience my life more fully and with challenges that keep me accountable.
This IS normal for me, for now at least!
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