2 years and 3 months. 74 lbs gone

SV and NSV. Starting weight 273 current weight 199 ✨ December 2019 I did not feel good 😖😞 Our family was recovering from 3 years of constant HUGE change, 2 moves, poured myself into a job I loved, I gained a best friend, a mentor along with amazing experience in NH, but for a few years I was filled with so much fear and uncertainty. Before we moved back to Massachusetts I had a “failed” attempt at low carb/high protein (lost 30# gained back 60#). March 2020 Covid hit and suddenly I could work from home. With all the anxiety, still we (I) had to slow down. I recognize this is definitely coming from a place of privilege: Being able to work from home I was no longer rushed in the morning to eat, i stayed in comfy clothing all day, I could have a well thought out lunch, I spent more time in my garden on my breaks, i got to spend more time with my kiddo and husband, I began to do yoga at home, and had my highest year of productivity as a therapist. I addressed my constant state of agitation and depression. I started to heal. Walked A LOT. Started to jog. Walked more. I started to take care of myself. 2 days ago I stepped on the scale: I’m in the 100s 😍 as someone who has gained and lost 50 pounds at least six times in my life, this is definitely been the most slow weight loss. I didn’t change a lot of my eating habits but started to rediscover movement. I had to reevaluate. I realize that “doing my best” looks different depending on life circumstance at the time. I’ve developed some habits that contribute to feeling healthy! The last 3 months I have lost a little bit more than 20 pounds while paying closer attention to what I eat (my fitness pal, and my Apple Watch rings), that is a priority for me, at this time… I feel good 💪🏼 ✨ No gimmicks ✨ No programs. Therapy. ⏰ Time and self appreciation❤️ TONS of support from people who loved me, even when I didn’t love myself. 🙌🏼 It🎉 I learned to accept the fact that if I step on the scale tomorrow and I’m back out of the 100s, it’s OK. Because all that matters is consistency 😻 PS my cats helped too.

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