kates11

Hello everyone

I had always been the person that everyone turned to, the confident and the support system. I had a really hard time putting myself first and talking about my own pain with friends and family who often felt so comfortable divulging what they were going through to me. I turned to food as means of letting out how I was feeling. I used to hide food from my family, do separate grocery shops and eat in my room It took me a long time to realize how harmful this was and how I really felt about my life and my size. I tried to convince myself that I enjoyed my body. I had boyfriends who liked me but I still found it a challenge to look in the mirror.

Today, my life is completely different I have lost over 17 pounds in 12 days!

Health and fitness means so much to me. I eat clean, I work out several times a week and I feel great about where I am now.

I would love to have my story posted and have the chance to help others with these struggles as I know how hard it can be to get started but how good it feels once you have.

Kathy13118

Good for you that you lost the weight! The hour-long jogs must have been difficult, 3 times a week. You have great will power and stamina.

rosabella2012

Congratulations on the weight loss and for posting a very inspirational experience! Thanks, Vicki

chkd

That is an awesome life changing story! I also struggled with food and depression. Are you still loving to keep up with your new found fitness life? I know what changed for me was when I started taking a martial art. I think it's really all about finding motivation.

What's your motivation to continue exercising and healthy eating?

jetgemini

Thank you for sharing your story I am 66 years old and plan to lose 30 pound by my birthday May 25. Thanks for sharing your journey I need to exercise more. I will do it

Anne3091

This is great. Congratulations for your weight loss. You look very nice. Thanks a lot for sharing your story. It will inspire many people.

prime357

How much weight did you lose overall? Looks like more than 17 pounds to me, You look great. enjoy the new you.

Maxpow99

Yeah looks like more than 17 pounds. Awesome job. I am trying to help my girlfriend lose weight.

tanim7

Wow!! amazing your weight loss story. Your hard work has been possible to reduce the annual 1 day, 17 pounds. well come to your new life.

Wisdom2890

Hi Kate,
I need to do the same thing I'm going through some things
and I want to lose weight I started by drinking water through
the week but on my days off I drink Pepsi and eat something sweet
I want to lose weight and my goal weight is 125lbs I think that is a
good weight and its very realistic