Hi everyone,
I'm 30F, 5'6", and about 300 lbs. I recently had my third baby and I'm finally at the point where I know I need to make a real change.
I've struggled with my weight for most of my life. I was a healthy weight in high school, but after that I steadily gained weight and have never been able to lose it and keep it off. I've tried calorie counting, low carb, fasting, and plenty of fresh starts. I usually lose some weight, but eventually I gain it back.
The hard part is admitting that I don't think this is just a motivation issue anymore. I feel hungry a lot. I think about food way more than I want to. I can be completely committed one day and feel like I'm fighting my own brain the next.
My doctor told me that at my weight I should consider medical weight loss options. Part of me feels relieved hearing that and part of me feels like I've failed somehow.
I want to lose weight for all the obvious reasons. I want to be healthier. I want to be active with my kids. I want to stop feeling like the biggest person in every room. I want to buy clothes because I like them, not because they fit.
But I'm also scared.
I'm scared of doing nothing and being 300 lbs for the next 20 years.
I'm scared of medical treatments and long term side effects.
I'm scared of making a huge change and regretting it.
I guess I'm looking for perspective from people who started around my size.
At what point did you realize you needed more support?
What finally clicked for you?
And if you were in my shoes at 30 years old with three young kids, what would you want your future self to know?
I'm open to hearing all experiences. I think I just need to know I'm not the only one who's felt this stuck.
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