I went from morbidly obese to healthy weight all by myself in 15 months. No pills, ‘diet’, surgery, support group, personal trainer or eating disorder. I’m the real deal!
WARNING: This is not a straight up weight loss blog. Sometimes I talk about my accomplishments. Sometimes it’s about anxiety and trauma. All of it is about my story and how I woke up at nearly 300 pounds and pretty much hated my life. I fixed it keep reading to learn how.
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Where I Started:
At age 27, I found myself morbidly obese, unhealthy and definitely unhappy. My weight peaked at 298 pounds on my 5′ 8″ frame. I had convinced myself that it wasn’t that bad right? I was unhappy, felt unattractive and didn’t like myself at all. Most days I would have switched lives and bodies with almost anyone else. I wanted so badly to change, but I didn’t know how. I didn’t know where to start.
Where I am Now:
As of today, I have lost 160 pounds since May 1, 2013. I don’t even recognize the person in the picture! I’m happier than I ever have been and not just as a result of weight loss. I have done a lot of emotional work to get where I am, not just counting calories and cardio minutes. When people see me now, they always ask how I did it. Simple: eating right and exercise. There’s no secret. Nothing will be said here that you probably haven’t heard before. But, hopefully my story will inspire you to get started and get active!
I’ve gone from not wanting to go up the two flights of stairs in my apartment to becoming a runner, a boxer and an overall athlete. I am so thankful that I made the choice to get healthy. I hope to continue this lifestyle for the rest of my life!
I now love all things fitness and health. I’m constantly pushing my boundaries and trying new things. In the past two years I’ve completed 5Ks, 10 Ks, Half Marathons, the Tough Mudder, Spartan Races and even competed as an amateur boxer in the 2016 Golden Gloves State Tournament. I love to run, weigh lift, box, rock climb, obstacle race and trail run. In 2019 I had a panniculectomy to remove the excess skin on my abdomen, which is also documented here.
You can read all about my journey, but it will only help you a little on yours. If you want to make real changes, I can help! Contact me today! yogapantsdiary@gmail.com
LOVE THIS!!!!! Great inspiration for anyone struggling!
Proud to know this awesome lady!
Hi .. you have done amazing .. i have over the last year lost 120 lbs and this year my goal is another 60 lbs .. like you i was big ( i was a lot bigger than you ) ..
i know your mum n dad and now proud to know you and follow you on your journey ..
like you i have only done it through hard work at the gym and counting cals ..
and yes i have fell off the rowing machine lol and yes gone flying off the tread mill hahah.. thinking i would be laughed at , at the gym ( as a big person you feel the skinny ppl will laugh and point at you ) but no , i get great support from all gym members ..
i wish you well on your journey and for your healthy future 🙂 x
Thanks for your comment!!! I’m always interested in other’s journeys because there aren’t many of us out there. GREAT work so far. I can’t be really tempting to ‘speed up’ your weight loss with all kinds of gimmicks but the slow and steady way is that way to go. Thanks for reaching out!