Hi Everyone,
I have been a member of 3FC since last year, but to be honest haven't taken my weightloss journey seriously until now. That is not to say losing weight hasnt been a huge focus on my life, but that I haven't really done anything significant about it.
This year I hit 100kg, the highest weight I have ever been. Along with this came lovely red stretchmarks on my stomach, something that has been devastating to me despite having stretchmarks in other areas. I know that the majority of women have them, but the fact that it could have been avoided breaks my heart.
Losing weight has been a big part of my life since the age of 12, I have always been overweight. I could not count on my hands and feet how many attempts i have had. I had a serious eating disorder from the age of 16 to about 20. At 22, I know I need to change my life and for good.
I guess I have always had this idea in my head that when I get to my goal weight I will be able to fit in the clothes I want, and to be secure in my body. And I think thats what has stopped me from meeting my goals. Because if I have that idea in my mind, that hope, it means there is always the potential for happiness. But if i meet my goal, and that happiness is not there - then where is there for me to go?
I am doing a combination of cleaning eating and weightwatchers (The only thing that has ever worked for me) as well as the gym. I am unsure of my current weight, but I believe it to be around the 103kg (226lbs). For someone who for most of their adult years has been around 70-75kg it is clear i have gained a lot over the last 2 years.
A big part of the job I want in the future involves being phyiscally fit, so this is a huge motivator for me. If i don't get my fitness and nutrition sorted now, my hopes of working in this sector disapear.
This is my year. I am finishing my degree this year, am on my way to being debt free and I will work towards my goals.
If you got through that, I'm impressed! I look forward to getting to know you all
xx Kimmy