26F- 5'5- SW: 178 CW: 157 GW: 135 - Proud of myself for my progress w/ healthy habits
Struggled with weight my whole life - I was a chubby and ugly kid and always felt like the fat ugly girl and TBH I still do, despite all that I've changed. til 16 when I finally had enough. I've reached my GW and lower in the past, but through unhealthy means. Crash diets (800-1000 calories a DAY, passing out after cardio and gym sessions, extreme restriction, negative self-talk and phobia around food, eating and myself in general). The largest I've ever been was 178 - I gained weight following an injury that left me in a cast for months - I lost a lot of things: friends because I couldn't party, my confidence because I had built it all on being hot and attractive to men, my self control - I felt so bad for myself and so did my family, all I did was eat emotionally.
I'm very proud to say the last 22 pounds I've lost was done over 9 months and in a very healthy way. During that time, I experimented with various things til I found what worked for me: I went keto which I credit for helping me give up sugars and carbs, I did intuitive eating, went fully plant-based/vegan and now I am using IF (16:8, sometimes 20:4). I've applied concepts from all of my different lifestyle experiements. I use IF to control when I eat (and also to ensure I eat intentionally: to both fill this temple with nutrients so I have energy to create and enjoy, as well as to curb out those late night stress eatings!), keto helped me as I no longer crave bread, and reducing that has also allowed me to discover different and filling alternatives (lettuce bowls instead of rice below), eating plant-based is awesome because plants + my heart feels good (people are free to eat how they want, this is the way that feels right to me). Also, by doin this in a sustainable way, I've really worked on some personal obstacles which include being more patient, intentional with my actions, and an observer of my emotions.
I'm still working on some self-esteem building (not feeling like the fat ugly girl), it will take time, deep wounds to heal, but I am so proud of my progress nonetheless. Hope anyone struggling knows its a marathon, not a sprint, good luck <3 Thanks for listening!
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