I’m still having trouble visualizing myself losing weight. What’s the point of losing more weight if you already have loose skin, sagging boobs, terrible skin, and so on?
I’ve lost about 20kg (45 pounds) so far, and while I don’t look bad, I do have saggier boobs and will undoubtedly lose skin on my arms, abdomen, and inner thighs. I need to reduce about 35 kilos or more.
Yes, I practice karate, so my cardio is surprisingly good for someone who is overweight, and I have lately returned to the gym to weight train after a brief absence. I’m doing everything “right” things to lose weight but the mental image of myself in my head is messing me up.
It’s draining my energy, causing mental strain, and leading me to fear that my boyfriend won’t like me as much or that I should give up. I don’t want to look like a collection of bones in a wrinkled sack of flesh. I’ve attempted to improve my self-image, and while I know it definitely has deeper roots, I’m desperate, so I came to Reddit.
I know surgery is an option in the future, but I can’t afford it right now, and I don’t do well under anaesthesia.
For the record, I’m a female, 28 (nearly 29), and 5 foot 8 in height.
While it’s fantastic to be able to buy smaller clothes, particularly national labels that I never thought I’d fit into, I battle with body image. I’m not used to being “average” size because I’ve always been overweight. I had a maximum weight of around 500 pounds. Even after gastric bypass surgery, my weight remained stable in the mid-200s for the greater part of 20 years.
Many people who lose a lot of weight or wish to reduce weight want to return to a weight or size they recall being at. But I weighed more than 200 pounds when I was 14, and being smaller than that today (as I am) conflicts with my self-image.
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So, around 9 months ago, I entirely changed my life. I lost 35 pounds in two months and an additional 18 pounds shortly after.
To be honest, I am living my life to the utmost. I’m a lot healthier, happier, and generally feel great. My mental health is also greatly improved.
I’m very glad I went through this metamorphosis. Losing weight feels fantastic because once you reach your desired weight, you feel as if you can accomplish practically anything in life.
Weight reduction is not only a physical journey, but also a spiritual one, as you learn a lot about yourself.
So I can tell you that after I lost a lot of weight, I was able to fit into clothes, and the attention I received from the opposite sex was astounding. So I consider the last one both good and poor. Purchasing new clothes can be expensive, and the new dynamics of prospective relationships are always a challenge in itself. Positive aspects of being lighter weight include looking in the mirror and people being friendlier in general. When I put on clothes, I think I’ll never fit into them, but suddenly it mysteriously fits. Being colder is terrible. The weather has forced me to dress more. Being less concerned about medical issues is a good thing. Being able to fit comfortably into a go-kart.
I am a 5’10″ man. Through diet and exercise, I shed 115 pounds, reducing my weight from 265 to 150. I can’t think of any bad effects on my mental health. On the positive side, I’m lot happy overall. I am enthusiastic about my future. I am content with my look to myself and others, whether dressed or undressed. I enjoy being able to be more active and competent in all physical pursuits. That’s about it.
I believe it is generally beneficial. It may vary on how quickly someone loses weight. It could take anything from 6 months to a year, but as they lose weight, they feel more confident, and Brian works better, all of which will help mental health.Losing weight is more than just losing pounds; it’s about establishing a routine for eating, sleeping, and other daily activities.Adding order to your life provides you a sense of accomplishment and mental clarity.
My fat acquaintance developed a significant depression as a result of his rapid weight loss. He had to take medications for a while, but eventually he recovered.
If you want to lose weight, I would recommend doing it gradually.