I did it. I won my life back.

Back in october, I posted this on this subreddit.

After exercising EVERY night for 4 months (with the exception of only two days), eating in a calorie deficit everyday for 4 months (again, with the exception of two days), and most importantly, developing a healthy relationship with food, I can proudly say that I've lost over 40 pounds.

It may sound arrogant, but I just want to tell everybody in the world. I am beyond happy and feel like i've slowly have gotten my life back. Yes, its been tough, but what's been helping is just consistency. In fact, I've been doing this deficit-exercise routine for so long it feels like the norm, but Ive slowly seen the results and realize what i've been doing this for. I just feel so great, ALL my pants fit me again, I cant believe it!! I just want to scream it out to the world!!! I CAN FIT IN MY PANTS!!! I've seen so many little victories its amazing. two years ago I bought a shirt that I thought was super cool. Bought it, went home, was super tight on me. disappointed and too lazy to return it, I just stuffed it in the back of my closet. last week I thought to myself, "it probably wont fit but wouldn't hurt to try", and it fit me PERFECTLY. Literally almost cried of happiness. That's when I realized that ive worked hard, and I can actually say Im proud of myself.

June 2024 I was 194 lbs. As of today (2/20/25), I am 152 lbs.

I can finally look in the mirror without my heart dropping. I can FINALLY take group pictures with my friends without crying when I look back at it. I can finally let go of the hair tie i've tied to the button of my pants because my pants would fit too tight. I can finally wear my t-shirts instead of constant sweaters. I finally can be ME. I can actually start loving myself now.

I'm not at my goal yet, I still need about 12 pounds to go, but I can proudly continue this journey knowing that I am so comfortable with myself. I can't believe I did it. Just wanted to share my victory and post my closure on here. I don't want necessarily to say I am super proud of myself, but I want to YELL that I am the happiest and most comfortable I've been in a long time.

edit: i can’t respond to everyone, but i want to sincerely thank each of you for your love.❤️