What I've learned from this weight loss journey...

katiev111

I guess I just wanted to type this for...well...I don't know...I guess I'll start with my "story." I'm only 20, and up until I turned about 19, I was a skinny teenager. I was 120 pounds all my teenage life, with that "perfect" body so many young girls hope for, and also being able to eat whatever I wanted, and never gain weight. I decided to go on depo-provera (the birth control shot, known for making you gain a lot of weight), and while I did that, I also took a semester off of school, and did nothing but sit around, and low and behold, here I am, 50 pounds heavier. (well, I've lost 5 so yay! but still). ANYWAYS. When I realized my weight gain, I was devastated. I'd never been so depressed in my entire life. I'd ALWAYS been the skinny blonde with a nice body. But honestly, I think gaining that 50 pounds was one of the best things to happen to me. Before, you'd look at someone who wasn't even fat, and you'd think they were on the larger side. Gaining weight really brought me down to earth in that sense, and have a realistic perspective on that sort of stuff. I've become SO much less judgmental of people who are over weight, because everyone has a story. And of course, gaining weight has made me want to make a healthier life style change. I eat so much healthier than I used to! Long story short, while no one wants to gain 50 pounds, It really has given me a realistic perspective on life, and I appreciate that! Thanks for listening

Iknowsaur

Depo is evil /: The end.

Edit -
I'm glad you feel you've learned something though C:

FitGeekery

I think that's an -awesome- lesson to learn, especially considering you're still so young. It's really easy to judge people on the surface, the world needs more people who can see past that and be open minded and empathetic

katiev111

Thanks guys!!