Just want to share a word of encouragement for those of us struggling with comparing ourselves.
I had brain surgery last year, I was on a ton of prescription steroids and medication, and on bed rest with my partner cooking for me. His menu exclusively consisted of ramen, Mac and cheese, steak, and sandwiches. I gained 30 pounds in a month and was unable to start losing it until 6 months later.
My partner had a friend who also had health issues at the same time. He was incredibly fit beforehand and lost a ton of his muscles and gained weight with his health issues. It was comforting to not be the only one in that situation.
After I got my health back, it was incredibly hard to lose weight. Fatigue plus left over issues from medications made progress slow. But it seemed that this friend was losing his rapidly. I was super discouraged. Especially since I knew he drank and partied a ton and I never saw him with healthy low-cal food, all while I cut all alcohol and counted every calorie. I was so frustrated with myself and my progress because he made it look easy.
Well, it turns out he was using Cocaine and steroids and that’s why he dropped everything so quickly and gained his muscle tone back. I feel really bad for him and hope he gets all the help he needs.
I spent so many months comparing my progress to his, so many months feeling like I must be super lazy and a failure to be losing so much slower than him.
Do not compare yourself and your journey to others! So many people do not lose weight in safe, healthy, or legal ways. Keep doing you and do everything in a healthy manner so that you can maintain your goals without substances.
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