Originally Posted by emmablack (Post 4610733)

However, when we talk about "wasting our 20s" I feel that way about my life until I start to think about all the other things I have accomplished!

I met someone who loves me no matter what I weigh (which was a very tough thing to find), got my M.Sc., started my Ph.D, became really close with my family, moved to a brand new city and made some new friends, started my weight loss journey, lost 10 pounds already..... the list goes on and on.

My point is I think we have to take into account all the other amazing things (whether they be small or big accomplishments) and realize that our weight shouldn't always govern how we view the rest of our lives.

I know you say that in a year you will be 28 and only then will you start viewing your life as "not wasted" because you have have some weight loss. If you want to view your life this way, just think that from this point on you are no longer wasting your 20s! You are doing something towards not wasting your 20's right now! Be proud! Also, you will have 2 more years in your 20's to be healthy!