My greatest personal accomplishment is losing over a hundred pounds by learning that my mental health and physical health was worth the effort. I was a victim of childhood bullying, molestation, and, consequentially, obesity. I felt as if I had no control over many aspects of my life. However, I did have control over how I dealt with the all of the stress. At the time, I chose food as my coping mechanism. Years later, I now know that there are better ways for me to cope with both my abusive childhood and the stress in my present.
After reaching a peak weight of 280 pounds, I realized that I needed to find a healthier outlet for the stress in my life. I began pouring my passion for food into healthier alternatives. Instead of eating a second
After reaching a peak weight of 280 pounds, I realized that I needed to find a healthier outlet for the stress in my life. I began pouring my passion for food into healthier alternatives. Instead of eating a second