➡️In 2014, I weighed 363 lbs. I lost 130 lbs that year, but then gained it all back within 2 years.
I re-started my journey again in 2017, weighing 323 lbs.
📷 PHOTO ON LEFT: 7 months into my ‘re-started’ journey – weighing 240 lbs. I had already lost 83 lbs.
📷 PHOTO ON RIGHT: 18 months into my ‘re-started’ journey – weighing 165 lbs. Ive now lost 158lbs. (Total: 198 lbs from my heaviest).
I gave up the first time because I realized I would never have the ‘perfect’ body. It was too late – I had already destroyed my body. It wasn’t worth continuing my journey because nothing would change. So I gave up.
I am SO grateful for that weak moment. It was devastating, but it taught me to accept my body and its flaws. I will never be ‘perfect,’ but I choose to love myself and care for myself anyways. I choose to be gentle and supportive – to make sure I have what I need. That’s what my journey has taught me. Now, I stand here strong and powerful, and nothing can take that away from me.
I let negative thoughts win ONCE. It will NEVER happen again. Don’t let these things hold you back either. Your power and happiness is worth so much more than this. Be patient, make the effort and meet me in this place – no matter how long it takes. This is your journey. Anything worth having is worth the effort 💜🕉
