Let me start with the truth: I didn’t follow a trendy diet. I didn’t take weight loss pills. I didn’t go under the knife.
Instead, I made small, consistent changes—walking every day, eating just a little less, and, most importantly, changing the way I thought about my body and my habits. And over the course of 18 months, those small steps added up to something big: I lost 45 kilograms (almost 100 pounds).
This is the story of how I turned things around—not overnight, not perfectly, but sustainably. If you’re struggling with obesity or feel like you’ve tried everything, I hope this gives you real hope and a place to start.
The Breaking Point
Like many people, I didn’t wake up one day suddenly 45 kg overweight. It crept up—through stress eating, desk jobs, skipped workouts, and emotional burnout. I wasn’t lazy or unmotivated. I was tired, both mentally and physically.
Eventually, my knees hurt getting out of bed. I avoided mirrors. I worried about my long-term health. And yet, the thought of starting over felt impossible.
But one day, I told myself: Just go for a walk.
That’s it. No plan. No pressure. Just one walk.
What Worked: The 3 Pillars of My Journey
1. Daily Walking: The Game Changer
I started walking around the block. That’s it. Not fast. Not far. But I did it every single day.
At first, 10 minutes left me breathless. But I showed up again the next day. And the next. Within weeks, I was doing 30 minutes. Then an hour. Then 10,000 steps a day.
Walking gave me energy. It cleared my head. And best of all? It was low-impact and free.
📌 Pro tip: Don’t worry about the pace or distance at first. Focus on the habit. One step leads to another.
2. Portion Control, Not Perfection
I didn’t cut out entire food groups. I didn’t ban carbs. I didn’t count every calorie. I just started eating more mindfully.
Here’s what helped:
- Using a smaller plate
- Eating slower and stopping when 80% full
- Swapping second helpings for a glass of water and a 10-minute wait
Yes, I still ate burgers and pizza—just less of them, and less often.
📌 Pro tip: Ask yourself before eating: “Am I hungry or just bored/stressed/tired?” That one question changed everything.
3. Shifting My Mindset
Weight loss isn’t just physical—it’s deeply emotional. I had to stop thinking of exercise as punishment or food as “good” or “bad.”
Instead, I started focusing on how I felt:
- Proud after a walk
- Energized after a balanced meal
- Stronger with every passing week
I stopped chasing a number on the scale and started chasing a life that felt better.
What I Didn’t Do (And Why That’s Important)
Let’s be clear about what this journey didn’t include:
- No crash diets
- No weight loss surgeries
- No hours in the gym
- No cutting out entire food groups
- No guilt for the occasional treat
Why? Because I wanted results that last. Quick fixes never worked for me—they just led to burnout, shame, and rebound weight gain.
The Results: More Than Just Weight Loss
Yes, I lost 45 kg. But here’s what really changed:
- I sleep better.
- I walk without pain.
- I play with my kids without running out of breath.
- My confidence grew—not because I got smaller, but because I kept a promise to myself.
Final Thoughts: You Can Do This Too
If you’re reading this and thinking, “That sounds great, but I’ve failed so many times,”—I hear you. I failed dozens of times before this too.
But this time, I did something different: I started small, stayed consistent, and showed myself grace.
You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need one step. One meal. One walk.
Then repeat.
Your journey doesn’t start with motivation—it starts with action.
And trust me: action leads to motivation.
I’m proof of that.
Have questions or want help starting your own routine? Let me know—I’m here to share what worked and cheer you on. Because if I can do this, so can you.
