I can’t believe it. I’ve been struggling most of my life with my body. Even when I was a “normal” size I thought I needed to be thinner. I bullied myself so much.

Eventually I was diagnosed with binge eating disorder. I gained about 80 pounds in two years. I hated myself because it felt like I couldn’t stop eating. I felt out of control.

With an amazing therapist I’ve been seeing for years and supportive people around me I began to get better. I used to binge every day; now I can’t remember the last time I binged.

This was me a year and a half ago

And this is me yesterday

It’s hard to believe I lost 30 pounds. I never dieted or restricted myself but I worked so hard at conquering my eating disorder.

I’m still working on loving myself and my body. To anyone who is struggling just know this:

Your worth is not based on your size.

You are beautiful.

You are strong.

And I know you can do it.