I'm 6lbs away from being in the "healthy" BMI range and I'm so excited.
Over the last year I've lost 89lbs. I went from a bmi of 41 to a bmi of 26. My life has absolutely changed in every way possible. My stats were F/20/245lbs/5'5
I learned that fast food isn't really food, it's just filler to make you feel nice for a short period. I taught myself how to cook and took up IF (and eventually OMAD) so I could enjoy my food more.
I realized some of my "friends" liked keeping me around because I was fat and insecure. When I started caring about my body and standing up for myself, I realized they were toxic and cut them out.
I fell in love with exercise, feeling my body move and get stronger is so liberating. I fell in love with fashion, my body isn't a series of rolls anymore and I feel sexy and confident.
People around me are nicer and social interactions are easier. I realize now it's not because of my weight, it's because of how much more I value myself now. I am PROUD of my body, I am proud of my mental health, I am proud to be standing up in the morning. And that positive energy I put out into every interaction I have is reciprocated.
I am, as of today, F/21/156lbs/5'5.
I am, physically, not easily recognizable from where I was last December. I am mentally a whole new person as well. In 6lbs I'll be at my initial goal that sparked this whole journey: healthy.
I know BMI is by no means a perfect system, but for me it is as good as it gets. Will my health magically change when I get to a bmi of <25? No. But will it feel like I just championed a mountain? Will I be able to say I've lost 95lbs and turned my life around at a young enough age to avoid the complications of obesity? Will I be able to go to the doctor after covid (or.. whenever I see him next lol) and have him be impressed with my new lack-of-joint-pain?? YES
AND NO ONE CAN TAKE THAT FROM ME!
Hopefully by the end of the month I'll hit this milestone, but even if it takes a bit longer I'm not upset. I know it's COMING. I have a new lifestyle that will get me to a healthy future, and I'm proud.
Thank you for reading my little ramble!! I love this community, it is what helped me start.
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