My entire life I have struggled with my weight. I was a "fat kid". I went on a diet when I was 15 which spiraled into an eating disorder, unfortunately.
4 years ago I started experiencing panic attacks daily. I was forced to stop working due to panic attacks. This just forced me into a deep depression and gaining tons of weight.
In May 2011 I started on my weight loss journey. I don't weight myself, I haven't in 10 years in fear of triggering my unhealthy habits. I wore a size 18 or 20 pants.
I started off with Weight Watchers and noticed changes fast! For me, weight watchers was great for a few months, but not practical for me. I truly believe it's a great program, and definitely teaches portion control, but I was always hungry.
By the end of July/Early August I noticed I could fit into smaller sizes
I was happy to be able to buy a size Large (in Junior's) dress for the first time in years.In the first week of December I bought a manual elliptical, and I'm feeling stronger and better than I have in a long time!
This year, buy "bikini season" I want to be happy with what I see in the mirror. I know my situation is complex, as I don't weight myself, and don't know my high or current weight exactly, but I want to be able to rock a bikini! I have a long way to go, and that's why I joined here!
High weight pic:
and pic from today:
I know I have a long way to go! I want to work on my pouch on my stomach, my thighs, hips, and upper arms!
I'm 5'2" and eat between 1,000-1,200 calories a day. I also do 20 minutes on the elliptical, which I'm trying to increase!
I'm open to all suggestions, and I look forward to making friends here!
