Hi, I'm fairly new to this subreddit, but I figured I'd give it a go since I don't have much else to lose.
I'm a female, 24, and pretty overweight. I might even say obese, though I hate using that word. I am pretty sensitive to anything pertaining to my weight, and it's a topic I don't talk about much... or really ever. Ive just never had a positive conversation when my weight is the topic, and it just makes me feel disgusting every time. Ive had a very hard time loosing weight ever since COVID happened, and I broke the solid fitness routine I had. Going to college absolutely didn't help, and I just got unhealthier and lazier. I'm now graduated, living on my own with limited money, and basically living off whatever snacks I can afford. I go on walks occasionally, but it's only when I can force myself out the door and not mope inside.
Today I was talking to some of my online friends, and they were making plans to all go see each other in about a month. I was excited! This would be the first time I'm meeting my friends in person! But my excitement quickly turned to stress as I realized that all my friends will want to go out and do things when we meet up, and most of the time it tends to mean lots of physical activity.
Now, don't get me wrong, I love getting active, but I'm not as fast or as good at anything like I used to be. I don't want to drag my friends down when I move slower on a hike or I can't dip, dodge, and weave as well as any of them during paintball.
And yes, I'm sure many of you were wondering this, but I do worry about them seeing me for the first time and not liking what they see. I know that none of them would actually care what I look like, because they're my friends and they love me... But it's a huge insecurity of mine, and it's only worsened by the fact that I KNOW I can change it. I just don't know where to begin.
Like the title states, I'm confused about how to go about it. Both my parents are CrossFit freaks, but since moving away from them, I've heard many different things, contrary to what they've told me. Like how I should manage my diet, what kind of exercise I need to do, etc.
How should I go about this the right way? And, keep in mind, I'm a broke college graduate, so any that's not bank-breaking would be appreciated
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