Three hundred and forty two pounds.
That is what I saw on the scale on March 17th 2016. That is number I never imagined I would see when I stepped on a scale. How did I let this happen to myself? Why did I let myself lose control? How did it get this far? The truth is, I had a problem that I did not know how to control. i have a binge eating disorder and a food addiction. Two things that, until that day, I did not know existed.
It was at this point that I knew I had to do something. I had to make a lifestyle change, and I had to do it fast. I consulted my doctor and she gave me many options. We discussed each of them, right down to seeing a therapist, and having surgery. Since I am only twenty-five, fairly healthy, and have absolutely no excuse as to why I cannot lose weight on my own, i chose to forgo surgery, and do it the old fashioned way.
The other option I chose may be a little unconventional, frowned upon, and controversial, however, I know many people who have successfully lost weight and began living a healthy lifestyle this way. i chose the prescription weight loss drug, Adipex. Combined with portion control, a healthier diet, and the smallest amount of exercise (i'm still lazy), this has been my miracle. Adipex has been that extra push I need to get the job done, and after seven months, I hope to stop using it soon.
Seven months ago, I weighed in at three hundred and forty two pounds. At my last doctor's appointment, I stepped on the scaled and weighed two hundred and eighty eight. That is a whopping fifty four pounds in seven months. My life has changed dramatically since beginning this weight loss journey. Not only am I healthier, but I am happier. I have confidence that I did not have before, and a constant smile on my face. I only hope to continue this journey, and make my goal of weighing one hundred and sixty pounds.
If I can do this, you can do this, anyone can do this. All you have to do is believe in yourself, and want it. If you want it bad enough, you will succeed.