Hoping this will be a thread to celebrate our achievements, and provide motivation for those of us still on our journey!
I think I was in denial about my weight. I was 14 stone, reasonable fit (could jog a couple of km) and thought this was ok. I also thought I looked ok - I carried the weight well (I thought). I started SW because my petite friend asked me to be a bridesmaid and I didn't want to stand out on the photos next to my friend and her equally petite sister.
After losing 2 and a half stone I now get no back ache after exercise, I can wear decent sized heels without my feet being painful and find running much easier. I also take more interest in my appearance. Before losing weight I didn't really care about my looks and told myself it was because I had grown out of that phase (now in early 30s). Actually I had given up on myself, and could look quite scruffy. I hadn't bought any clothes for years! It's obvious now that this was because of my weight!
What health/emotional benefits have you experienced so far?
I think I was in denial about my weight. I was 14 stone, reasonable fit (could jog a couple of km) and thought this was ok. I also thought I looked ok - I carried the weight well (I thought). I started SW because my petite friend asked me to be a bridesmaid and I didn't want to stand out on the photos next to my friend and her equally petite sister.
After losing 2 and a half stone I now get no back ache after exercise, I can wear decent sized heels without my feet being painful and find running much easier. I also take more interest in my appearance. Before losing weight I didn't really care about my looks and told myself it was because I had grown out of that phase (now in early 30s). Actually I had given up on myself, and could look quite scruffy. I hadn't bought any clothes for years! It's obvious now that this was because of my weight!
What health/emotional benefits have you experienced so far?