My life has personally changed due to dropping 30 pounds. Today I want to take time to share with you the benefits I have experienced with weight loss.
- Chronic lower back pain is gone.
- I dropped several dress sizes. I can almost shop in the “normal” sized clothing sections of the store now. This has improved how I look since most designers feel that “plus sized” people want to wear brightly colored clothing with no shape whatsoever.
- I have more energy. I am no longer tired all the time. Sure I get tired, but I don’t feel tired 24/7.
- This is kind of sad, but I feel like my students, their parents, and employers respect me more.
- More self-confidence.
- I look and feel healthier.
- I have increased my life span and stopped any further damage to my body.
- People ask me for advice on health issues and trust me because I have been there and done that.
- I can play with my daughter without hurting or being tired. She is one busy little girl and I can actually keep up with her.
- I have finally learned to manage stress eating– well mostly. I am so much better at reaching for something other than food when stress starts getting to me.
Every extra pound can take a toll on your body and your mind. While many of these benefits seem small when looked at alone, when put together they do add up. I know that I am still not at what is considered to be a normal weight, but I am working on it and I am no longer morbidly obese. This weight loss did not come easily and it has not been easy to stay on track. When I think about how far I have come it makes how far I still need to travel look easy.