About seven years ago, I (25M) used to be a decent athlete. Then I suffered a concussion and partially tore my bicep. I ended up staying inside, doing nothing, and gained about 45 pounds in just a few months. Over the following years, I gradually gained another 25 pounds.
Since this past Christmas, I’ve put on an additional 20 pounds, bringing the total to almost 90 pounds.
I hate what I let happen.
Mentally, I’ve been doing better these last few months, but physically, I’ve been struggling. My energy has been low, I’ve been getting sick more often, and while everything seems fine health-wise otherwise, my weight has become a serious concern.
Recently, I decided to check my BMI, and it was just under 40.
Looking at myself in the mirror is hard. I’ve had stretch marks for years, but now it feels unbearable. I know that if I lose the weight, there’s a good chance my skin will end up saggy, and that's a fear I have to face.
Still, I want to change.
A month ago, I quit smoking cold turkey. I've almost completely stopped drinking.
I know I can't rely on small, gradual changes. I need a real shift. Some days at work, I already hit 10,000 steps, and I eat decently, though I tend to overeat. I want to start exercising again before work and swap part of my three-hour public transport commute for biking.
It sounds like a lot, but I want this change to become part of who I am, deeply engrained, not just temporary.
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