Weighing 270 Pounds Was My Breaking Point

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” – Marie Curie

Pictured at my heaviest weight of 270 pounds (June 2022)

I stepped on the scale in my sister’s bathroom, and it read 270 pounds. I stepped off and back on as I couldn’t believe what I was reading! My reflection in the mirror only confirmed what the scale was saying. I couldn’t deny the unsightly rolls of fat on my body!

It was such a shocking experience! I knew that it was time to shift gears, or I would soon top out at 300 pounds! I was holding on to so much that I needed to let go! Oh! How I longed to be at my fittest self again, but 130 pounds seemed so far away. My first impulse was fear! It reared its ugly head at the thought of all the work and sacrifice I needed to undertake.

Change is never easy! I knew this at the outset of my weight loss journey, for I would have to completely revamp my diet and add activity into my day. In honesty, it would take a total overall of my lifestyle, but the pleasure of all the good that would result with determined and consistent action spurred me on.

I made a mental note of all the powerful reasons for my motivation to change my life. I started posting on my social media channels my intention. I spoke publicly about my goals and desires to all those in my circle. I also prayed passionately about the journey ahead of me. And I hired a diet and fitness coach. In a nutshell, I took action!

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu

To date I have lost 55.5 pounds. I feel energized and inspired, and I am ever so grateful for all the blessings associated with my weight loss journey. It won’t be long now, and my physique dream will be realized, and my old self will be a distant memory!

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