What was your "Enough is Enough?"

I’ve had multiple “enough is enough” moments. My current one stems from seeing picture of my puffy face and realizing it’s starting to look like “fat Me” again lol. I’ve always been over weight but when I start seeing it in my face that’s how I really know things are out of control. I have an amazing boyfriend who loves me for me and the way I am now but there’s still that insecure girl in the back of my mind who wishes she was just a slightly less heavy, sexier version of herself for him... another huge motivation for me is not being able to fit into some of the beautiful clothes I’m seeing in stores - there’s so much beyond my reach because they’re not made for my body type and frankly I’m sick of it. This time I’m resetting by focusing on fitness and activity (weight circuit/hiit twice per week) and volleyball every Tuesday. I’m also following a meal plan manager by my work’s fitness advisor. Just started the meal plan tonight but have had five sessions in the gym so far and so far so good!

I have been donating platelets at the Red Cross for a couple of years. I was not allowed to donate a couple of times because my blood pressure was too high. Went to see the doc. Gave me some meds but he also told me "You won't need the meds if you just lose some weight." I hate taking medications when there are better alternatives.

My enough is enough stems from the embarrassment of knowing that I have been successful with transforming my life and letting it all go to waste over a 3-4 year period. During that time I avoided photos and had to buy big clothes again. At 41, I just decided that I’m not ready to be “old” and out of shape. Many people are healthy into their 40s, 50s and beyond. I want that to be my story. Been over two months strong plant-based with occasional cheese, six weeks of running and physical activity, and a few belt loops down too.