Things that have happened now that I have lost 19kg/42lbs
1. Guys ask me out - like ALL THE TIME, I cannot go out without getting stared at, people making for my number, or boys smiling at me
2. I can dress in my actual style, rather than what fits or what makes me look decent. I am always online shopping because I know everything will fit
3. I always look good - my school uniform, sweaty workout clothes at the gym etc
4. I was never pretty before, now I am! I have high, defined cheekbones, a sharp jawline, big eyes, a long thin neck - everything looks better now that I’ve lost weight
5. Everyone is jealous when I resist food, or chose fruit and salad over fattening burgers, they hate that I eat healthy and don’t binge or over-indulge
6. Speaking of - I love the feeling of eating healthy, I sleep better, I have more energy, my skin is clearer and I feel in control
7. I am so much more flexible, I could’t even touch my toes before, Now I can fall into a split and get my leg so much higher, whats better is that I look like a graceful ballerina while doing it
8. Bikinis. It’s summer where I am right now and I am always down to go to the beach after school, I never have to feel self conscious
9. Shopping for everything is easier and more fun. I can pick up anything I like and know it will look good and fit. All my friends are jealous of how easy everything is for me
10. I’m the pretty, skinny, attractive friend, cousin, sister, girlfriend
11. People refer to me as the ‘thin, pretty girl’, I’ve heard them do it
12. Working out is easier. I can run cross country easily and even made the team!! Before I took over 20 minutes to run 3k now I can do it in 15
13. I have more control over all aspects of my life. I study straight after school, I wake up earlier, I cook more, I study harder, I do a proper skin care routine, I have the willpower to push myself to do everything I need
14. I have a school formal coming up, everyone is freaking out about what to wear and who to take, I’ve had no trouble finding someone and have an amazing dress that looks gorgeous on me
15. I am more confident and approachable now. Instead of hiding and feeling self-conscious, I go to talk to people, I look smiley and approachable, people want to get to know me - that isn’t because I’m thin, it’s because I’m happier and that reflects on my appearance
16. Teens at the gym look at me in envy, all I wear is shorts and a sports bra, while they hide under hoodies and watch me run with ease
17. I used to have so many people, “friends” and family members call me fat, chubby or big or tell me I ate too much, guess who’s laughing now? Theres one friend who is overweight and hated the fact I was losing weight, she was so shocked and jealous when I came beak from break
18. it’s the little things no-one thinks that’ll happen. Sitting down, my stomach doesn’t fold over like it used to, I can’t feel it. When putting on a bra I don’t have any pain, fat spillage or tightness. When the wind blows my shirt to my stomach, I can feel how flat it is.
19. When I get bloated, you can’t even notice it. It doesn’t make me look any different (this is also because I eat smaller portions and don’t over eat)
20. My ass and spine hurt soooo much when sitting for a long time, it’s so annoying (the one downside)
21. People are always trying to make me eat unhealthy. It pisses me off, but at the same time it’s satisfying to see them jealous and shows you who your real friends are - the ones who are happy for your success
22. I was scouted as a model. I always way interested and a bunch of people told me I’d be really good as one (”if you were a bit thinner” honestly- fuck them) but now I can actually do it!
23. Online shopping! Everything always fits :)
24. Guys are always hitting me up, something that never happened before. Because of this, loads of girls are getting to know me better and I’ve become wayyyy more popular!
25. I used to get maybe 100 likes on my instagram, now, I post a selfie or body shot and I’m flooded with loads of likes, comments and boys and girls telling me how pretty I am
26. The look of shock on everyones faces. People I haven’t seen in a few months are so confused when they see me. I lost the last 13kg super fast and THE STARES! HOLY
27. My face got way nicer - jawline and cheekbones are pronounced and snatched
28. Life is just better??? I’m so confident and happy with myself and always strive to be such a positive person (+ eating healthy and working out = endorphins) that that energy is reciprocated through everyone else
29. I know my worth. I have cut out so many people because I let them treat me like shit - but I used to be scared of losing people and having no one like me, now, I’m confident enough to understand I’m worth more than they treat me
Remember - I did this by eating healthy and regularly, never skipping meals, exercising almost everyday, allowing myself to have treats and enjoy times with my friends, and I did this over the period 5-6 months. Hard work, consistency and healthy eating will get you there, starving yourself is never the answer
