01/06/2022
Confessional!
Those who have known me since my teens may have seen more of this...some of you who I've only met recently may have no idea...I just thought it was useful to highlight where I've struggled with my physical and mental health in the past and why I spend so much time developing my own wellbeing and fitness and also studying so much and constantly upping my game as a wellness coach & therapist.
For years I've struggled with my weight and body image. Ever since I was about 8 I remember having a gut. In my late 20s I was up to 90kg! Even in lockdown 2 I got up to 80kg. I remember as a kid getting a note for swimming as I didn't want to take my top off. And even at points buying belly containing "belts" when I had special occasions to go to so I could wear a shirt tucked in.
Below are some things I've faced in the past 20 years...does any of this sound familiar to you?
Over the years I have been...
π§π Confused by high/low carb/fat/protein diets
ππ Yo-yo ing in weight especially after losing weight
π Struggling to keep my weight down whilst still enjoying life
π Lost on what or how much to eat... especially after the diet ended
ποΈββοΈπ€ΈπββοΈπ§ Finding it hard to know what exercises were best to suit my goals
π·πΈπΉπΊ Trying to enjoy a social life but watch what I drink
π±π Using loads of apps, books, systems and techniques to get fit
π°π« Wanting to have a healthy relationship with food and not exclude things I enjoyed
ππ Low and feeling isolated and unable to talk to anyone about how I felt about myself or my mood
π‘β‘ Lacking the energy and drive I had in my 20s
π΅οΈ Searching to be happy in myself, feel fit, feel confident dressing up and going out
πββοΈβΉοΈ Shy about joining in sports and activities where everyone seemed better than me
Who else has felt like this? π€
Much love. James π