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dign4m

Hello!

Three years ago (during my teenage years) I went through a massive weight loss journey which resulting in an overall loss of just over 6st...! And here I am again. Over the past couple of years I have been in a very steady relationship which has recently just ended, and as you imagine when you're young and in love, you tend to put on a lot of weight (I suppose age isn't a factor in that equation...it happens!). I don't want to get too personal, however one massive issue with my ex was the fact she was a size 24 waist and I was a 30 (to begin with) and I am now a 38...YIKES.

She would constantly tell me that I was getting fat, needed to loose weight, blah blah blah and I did end up start going to the gym, however began getting more and more demotivated as it was only a tiny gym with little to no machines - meaning I didn't stay for very long. Anyway, I never saw and progress throughout my time there, and in the end my weight was a huuuuuge factor in our breakup - we never slept together because she didn't like the look of me and I, would never get changed in the same room because I felt disgusting. Then came the anxiety and depression etc etc.

I recently thought I had gynecomastia because my chest is the biggest it has been, little did I think to question it could be because of my weight. I thought I would message a guy who PT'd me a little through my weight loss previously and stumbled across my old Before and After pictures - oh gosh what a mistake. The massive come-down happened and I realised just how slim I once was.

So back on track I guess! I just wanted to ask for some advice and tips on how to keep myself motivated and looking to a bigger/better future for my health and wellbeing - I'd hate for it to have this affect on me again!

Thanks guys!

Jack