Lost 80lbs!!!

Last year I was in an unhappy relationship, unfulfilling job, and the heaviest I had ever weighed at 300lbs... this year I’m down to 220lbs, living and working in my dream job/country, and having a wonderful time just learning and exploring what makes me happy!

After being broken up with and leaving my job to pursue something grander I was in a slump. I was lonely, homesick, depressed... I had the job I’ve been wanting for years but couldn’t enjoy it fully so I shut myself away from my friends and family for weeks and took awful care of my diet and health. It was a combination of my support network and seeing uplifting stories/accomplishments on here that motivated me to find an outlet for my sadness. I started walking everywhere (it was so difficult, I would come home with swollen feet and aching legs after walking around my neighborhood), I started using a cookbook and making sure my meals were nutritious, I started agreeing to spend time with others instead of just heading home and sulking or stress eating. This past year has been so difficult and so very rewarding.

The year is almost over and looking back to everything I’ve accomplished has left me so emotional that I wanted to share with you all. There’s still more weight to lose but I’ve gotten this far already that I feel truly blessed to be within reach of my end goal.

I make this post to say that it’s tough, but it’s doable. Everyone has their own pace so just because one person achieves their goal in half the time doesn’t deter from how amazing you are for achieving what you can, when you can. Happy New Year everyone! 😊