I’ve never been the type of girl who easily fits into a size two. Being only 1.60 meters tall, I’ve always struggled with extra weight. My experience with sports in school felt awkward and uncomfortable, thanks in part to gym teachers who didn't know how to inspire or support us.
Growing up in the 90s, before social media took over our lives, I can’t imagine how today’s focus on having the “perfect” body would have intensified my insecurities. I found myself caught in a constant tug-of-war between what I wanted and what I felt I should be.
When I became pregnant, I thought my life was changing for the better, yet I gained 16 kilograms after my daughter was born. I looked in the mirror and didn’t recognize the person staring back at me. Meanwhile, my husband was busy with his doctoral studies, and with all the moving around, fast food became our go-to meal in the chaos.
I knew I should be healthier, but making that happen felt impossible. Then my body started to rebel—migraines and exhaustion invaded my daily life, and I realized I had to make a change. I wasn't ready for intense workouts, so I decided to start walking.
Walking turned out to be my saving grace. I began with short strolls around my neighborhood, slowly increasing my time and distance. In those quiet moments, I found peace and clarity; my thoughts began to untangle, and I felt lighter in spirit.
After two months of walking, I stepped on the scale and was thrilled to see I had lost three kilograms. It was a small victory, but it gave me the push I needed to keep going, one step at a time.
As I kept up with my daily walks, I also took a hard look at our family’s diet. After a few failed attempts with fancy diet plans, I decided to keep things simple. I focused on adding more protein, cutting down on bread and flour, limiting processed foods, and trying to reduce sugar—an uphill battle for a self-proclaimed sweet tooth!
Although it wasn’t always easy, I made an effort to snack less between meals. Slowly but surely, those small changes began to add up. In just a year and a half, I managed to lose all 16 kilograms that had been holding me back. It felt incredible not just to lose weight, but to gain energy and confidence along the way. Each step I took, both on my walks and in my eating habits, brought me closer to a healthier me.
In my head, the belief took root - what comes easy, goes easy! You will say victory? I thought so too until 10 years ago, my stubborn kilograms were back again. Although this time they were "only" ten, I repeated my success formula with a smile on my lips. And..... It didn't work.
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