Since last year after my op. I have lost 23kgs!
This weight loss journey seems different. I went for counselling to address my binge eating and I guess it worked! Counselling helped me get over my grief and guilt over my hamsters.
This time weightloss is not to make myself "attractive" or to be "loved" but its a health journey. This changed a lot.
In June 2024, I was diagnosed with pre diabetes, 3 months later after losing 6kgs I have reversed it! on top of that my borderline cholesterol is normal now!
This month I lost another 2kgs! It has not been easy and so easy to fall into the pattern of body dysmorphia, but I have learnt that when I work out I will put on a little muscle weight first then a few days later my fat burns and my weight drops. It's not a linear pattern of going down.
The doctors suggested so many medication but Im glad I didnt take any!
The drs also suggested a very clean diet and meal replacement, but I know now that it is not just about eating clean! but being mentaly okay with that!
I eat fried beehoon for breakie almost every morning, but the portion is really small, like 3 scoops with a lot of veggies and some protein. But this makes it feel like its not a diet. I have learnt it is okay to eat in moderation and to always offset whatever celebration with exercise.
Hopefully, I will be able to have a normal BMI by next year or at least lower the value more!