When I was in my 20's I could eat pretty much anything and maybe gain a little flesh, but not enough to be considered
overweight. It wasn't until my late twenties, early thirties that it started to really stick to me
WHY DID I WANT TO LOSE?
Put it this way. I'm not about that whole stigma that "Thin is the only way to be"--but for me it just feels better.
Lighter, stronger. I didn't have the energy I wanted, but more than that, there were times I actually had chest pains.
I would run for a train that I was afraid would leave me, and there was a particular street that was a steep uphill walk.
I'd run up that street and I'd barely make it before my chest would start to hurt.
I never got this looked at, and it hasn't happened at all, recently. But that was rather spooky for awhile.
Also, my triglicerides were high--and I was flirting with Diabetes and possible high blood pressure. For me it was more
about health in the end. And okay, vanity played a part, I admit, I love choosing clothes and shopping now more than
I did before. I feel prettier somehow. It's a preference, really, one I'm happy about.:)
WHAT WAS THE LAST STRAW?
Well, the chest pains, plus the fact that I jsut didn't have any energy. I felt listless. Now I can go all
day without even needing a nap. Before I had to have about a three hour nap.
END RESULT
I'm happier, healthier, more confident and I feel stronger. I think psychologically you can't help but improve
when your physical health is improved. Because I'm no longer as tired and listless, I have more reason to hope for things,
a better outlook on my life as a whole.
OTHERS' REACTIONS
My husband and I have a wonderful marriage...he always supported me whatever I weighed. He thought I was beautiful
regardless! Although some say that should be enough for me, it's how I feel inside that counts. Now, he looks
at me with pride because I did something for me, that makes me worlds happier. My morale was boosted, if you'll pardon
the cliche.;) It has greatly improved our marriage threefold. We're happier, we laugh more, and we are a lot more
loving besides.:)
My friends look at me like I'm a different person. They can't get over it, well again, they loved me regardless
of what I weighed, but they remembered the lack of energy I used to have. Now they see how much happier I am, and our
relationships are a lot easier because of that.
It can happen for anyone. It happened for me!:)
