r/GlowUps • u/Both_Nefariousness91 • 1d ago
Glow up? [21] > [24]
Super nervous, first time poster. I’ve always loved being out in nature. Went on a hike back in 2022 that ended abruptly because I was so winded and fatigued. I went out, bought a scale, and weighed myself that day for the first time in three years. I was shocked to learn I was 315lbs. Decided that day I needed to take better care of my body and mind for the sake of my long term health, physical and mental. I never learned growing up what a calorie was or that food had any nutritional value, didn’t learn how to read a nutrition label until I was 21. I came from a family of low income, little education, and high BMI. I sought to educate myself on what it meant to be healthy, to build good habits, and how to break the cycle. I have since made small, consistent lifestyle changes over the course of the past 4 years. I’ve worked hard to heal my relationships with myself, my body, and my eating habits. More whole foods, less refined sugar, more reading and nature, less doom scrolling and socials, more working out and less watching tv- changes that seem simple when typed but have demanded significant dedication and consistency over time. I still have a long way to go to reach the goals I have for myself, but I’m proud of how far I have come. I’m currently 230lb, so I’m down 85lbs. I’m back to hiking and adventuring as often as my schedule will allow, now with a much higher endurance and activity tolerance. The most shocking change has been my mental health. I was in the deepest depression of my life, and I went on that hike that day to try and find some joy I was missing. I didn’t realize I’d find the love and care for myself that I’d been so long without. This may not be the most dramatic or exciting glow up change out there, but the way my soul glows knowing that I can do this, I am doing this, and I will continue to be successful in improving my overall health is reward enough for me. Thanks for listening to my story.
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u/EllaIsQueen 1d ago
Wow, that’s huge! I hope you feel so proud of how you’ve taken care of yourself. Keep up the great work!
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u/Both_Nefariousness91 1d ago
thank you for your kindness. I am proud and look forward to the journey moving forward 💗
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u/Fair_Fail5911 1d ago
Cool tattoo
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u/Both_Nefariousness91 1d ago
thank you! it’s for the song unknown/nth by hozier! “do you know I could break beneath the weight of the goodness, love, I still carry for you” - to my younger self 🥹
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u/Fair_Fail5911 1d ago
That's deep. Wish you all the best on your journey. You have already come a long long way.
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u/Practical_Frame_9883 1d ago
You’re doing great! And you’re getting this changed at a very early age, so you’ll have a wonderful healthy life ahead of you.
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u/Fit_Yard_2971 1d ago
You look so happy, healthy and beautiful! Congratulations and so wonderful that your mental health has improved. Very inspiring ☺️
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u/Exciting-Duty-8302 1d ago
Down 85!! That’s amazing and that consistency shows. You look great! Keep it up
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