I’ve lost about 120 pounds over the last 2 years (375 to 250), and I’m still working toward 210.
I’m proud of the progress, and I know this has been a big change physically. But something I didn’t expect is that I’ve actually become more critical of myself as I’ve lost weight.
I always thought confidence and self-esteem would naturally improve along the way. Instead, it’s felt more complicated than that.
The best way I can describe it is that this process has been like cleaning a really messy room. At first, it looks worse. You start uncovering things you didn’t realize were there. Old habits, insecurities, and ways of thinking that were kind of buried before.
Losing weight has forced me to confront a lot of that.
I’ve realized that weight loss and self-acceptance aren’t the same thing, and trying to work on both at the same time has honestly been difficult. Only recently have those two things started to feel a little more connected.
I hear advice like “be kind to yourself” or “love yourself,” but I’m still figuring out what that actually looks like in practice.
For those of you who have gone through something similar, did your mindset change as you lost weight? And if so, what actually helped you feel more at peace with yourself?
Appreciate any perspective.
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