Here's my story
Hello! I'm Jess, and I'm 5' nothing and 29 years old. A few years ago, I ended a 5-year relationship. At the end of that relationship, I was 200 lbs. (Not very healthy for a 5' person.) Within a year, after diligent discipline and hard work, I lost 55 lbs. I've always had a bit of an anxiety problem. But when the weight disappeared, so did the anxious feelings.
Then I met my current boyfriend. For some reason, I let all my discipline and healthy eating habits fall by the wayside. Within 3 years, I've gained back every bit of 55 lbs. (maybe more; I'm scared to get on a scale.) When my relationship ended, my motivation factor (sad but true) was, "No man is going to want me." Sure enough, after the weight started coming off, eyes were pointing my direction, and I met my boyfriend.
The hard thing is losing this weight all over again. I'm so disappointed in myself for having it and "losing" it. My motivation factor doesn't work anymore, because I'm almost sure my boyfriend won't leave me. The scary thing is, my anxiety has come back and with it is medication to keep it in check. Anxiety/depression medicine has a potential for weight gain.
Luckily, I found this site and I'm hoping to log my journey through this with you wonderful people! Any tips/tricks/motivation I could use?
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