The 5 stages of being unhealthy/overweight..
Denial that obesity may be a real problem or may have serious consequences.
A normal response to this state is to not want to know about it.
Not wanting to do something about it.
Don’t listen to advice. Not weigh yourself.
Anger at the image, anger when pointed at, anger at people wanting (offering) help, anger at the self for not dieting or exercising
Depression: sadness, sense of loss, despair, anxiety, not being able to wear clothes
Shortcuts for the short term include jumping on the treadmill, buying expensive weight loss programmes, supplements
Acceptance: Wanting to deal with the problem. And taking action.
When I accepted the fact that I was 400 lbs, that’s when my life changed.
I was constantly angry. Upset. Having a victim mentality. Reality is – I did this to myself. I put myself to that point. No one else.
And then I made the choice to make a change. I accepted the damage I caused. The life I was living. And I’m the only one that can make the difference.
Because of my choices I now deal with extra skin in odd places. Massive stretch marks. Figuring out hormonal issues. Insulin resistance. Eating disorder upon eating disorder. Body dysmorphia.
But you know what? It doesn’t matter. What matters is I’m not 400 lbs.
I’m alive. I can move. I fuel my body with the right food. And I’ve developed healthier habits. The journey is long. It’s tough. But, the only person that can change.. is you.
If you are struggling, seek help.
Make it a priority.
Make NO excuses.
I worked a full time job, went to school, worked a part time job, and got up every day at 4 am to workout. If you want it, you’ll do it.
It’s worth the sacrifice.
Trust me. ❤️
