Okay, so, I’ve always been a bit… fluffy. Not, like, huge, but definitely not at my “dream weight.” I saw all these amazing transformations online, and I finally decided, “That’s it! I’m doing it!” No more excuses.
First thing I did? I ditched the junk food. Seriously, all of it. It was brutal. I actually had withdrawal symptoms from sugar, I swear. My kitchen went from a candy store to, well, a place with actual food.
Next, I started moving. And I don’t mean walking to the fridge. I started with, like, 15 minutes of some cheesy workout video I found online. It was embarrassing, and I was sore for days. But I kept at it, little by little. Eventually, I could do the whole 30-minute video without wanting to die.
- Week 1: 15-minute workouts, 3 times a week. Felt like death.
- Week 2: 20-minute workouts, 4 times a week. Still hated it, but less.
- Week 3: 30-minute workouts, 5 times a week. Started to see, like, maybe a tiny difference?
- Week 4: Added some walking on the “off” days. My dog was thrilled.
The hardest part? Staying consistent. There were days I wanted to just say “screw it” and order a pizza. But I started keeping a little journal. Every workout, every healthy meal – I wrote it down. It sounds dumb, but seeing it all there, in black and white, kept me going.
I also started drinking a ton of water. Like, a ridiculous amount. I felt like a human water balloon, but it actually helped. I wasn’t as hungry all the time, and my skin looked better. Bonus!
I started cooking more by myself.
It took months. Months. And it wasn’t a straight line. There were plateaus, and setbacks, and days when I just felt defeated. But I kept reminding myself why I started. I wanted to feel good, to be healthy, to finally wear that dress I’d been eyeing for ages.
The “After” (Sort Of)
Am I at my “dream weight” yet? Honestly, not quite. But I’m so much closer than I was. I’ve lost a significant amount of weight, I feel stronger, and I have way more energy. More importantly, I’ve proven to myself that I can do it. I can make changes, stick to them, and see results. And that, my friends, is worth more than any number on a scale.
It’s not over yet, and continue.
