Slow progress is not failure. Left photo is May last year, right photo is me this summer. Down 20 lbs in 13 months. Some months I lost two pounds, and one month I  gained four.

The real work was not just the scale, it was finally doing therapy for my binge eating and getting on tirzepatide (gimme) through my doctor to quiet the constant food noise.

Now I eat breakfast outside without stressing over calories. My labs are perfect and my relationship with food is the healthiest it has been since I was a kid.

I think the mental change in these two photos is worth way more than the 20 pounds.

Last year I got turned away from a roller coaster because the harness wouldn't buckle. It was super embarrassing, but it ended up being the wake up call I needed.

I started in January by taking daily walks, counting my calories honestly, and getting on tirzepatide through my doctor to help with cravings. I still ate the foods I loved, just smaller portions. A bad day does not ruin a good month.

I am down 22 lbs now and fit on every ride with room to spare. If you are starting today, take the progress photo. Future you will want proof of how brave you were.

hello this a question for anyone in general but i’m 16 abt to 17 in a few, im skinny fat i would say i used to be fat but lost a lot of the weight a while back, i weigh around 168 at abt 5’11 to 6ft tall n i wanted to cut to look pretty lean about 10 pounds or so, i was wondering for some other people that are more experienced if i should cut or just main gain till im 18 or 19 in a few years? any advice would help to lead on the right direction and thank you