Lost 80 lbs and realized I was a completely different person underneath

1w ago1 min read

Not just talking about the physical transformation. When I was overweight I avoided everything, photos, social situations, playing with my kids. Now I'm coaching my son's soccer team and actually going to the beach. The weird part is how my personality shifted too. I was angrier, more withdrawn. Now I'm more confident and patient with my family. Still working on maintenance but the mental shift has been the biggest change. My dad had a heart attack at 52, I'm 45 now and feeling like I actually might make it to see my grandkids.

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JJakeNew Dad6d ago

Did you find that your kids noticed the change in you? Like not just how you look but how you show up for them? I'm always wondering if the big changes we make actually register with them.

SStevenRegular1w ago

This is real talk. I dropped some weight a couple years back and I felt like I was hiding before too. Not just from photos but from life in general. Congrats on the 80 lbs, that's serious work.

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DDerekRegular6d ago

Man I can relate to the avoiding part. When I wasn't taking care of myself I was just going through the motions. Do you feel like the energy you have now spills over into how you parent?