My Weight Loss Journey: From Binge Eating to Sustainable Fitness – it is work in progress
How I transformed my relationship with food and fitness without starving myself
Where I Started: 85kg and Struggling for years
At 85kg, I was overweight for my small frame. But the real problem wasn’t the number—it was how I got there:
- Daily /weekly binge eating to cope with stress
- Regular weekly binge drinking
- Zero gym motivation—completely stopped working out
- Anxiety and depression controlling my life
As a gay man, the pressure to look perfect made everything worse.
The Mental Health Reality
Truth bomb: You can’t out-train poor mental health.
My binge eating wasn’t about willpower—it was emotional coping. I needed to get to root of it.
My Sustainable Approach
After failed crash diets, I found what actually works:
The Numbers That Matter- my current status
- Lost 8kg gradually (no rush, no starvation)
- 6 days per week at the gym
- 10,000 steps daily
- Eating healthy food because slow weight loss = no deprivation
- Making wellbeing and mental health a priorty
Game-Changing Mindset Shifts
Before: “I need to lose X pounds by X date” Now: “I’ll hit the gym 6 days this week and walk daily”
Behavior goals > Scale goals
Why? I control my actions, not the scale’s daily fluctuations.
What Makes This Different
✅ Mental health first approach
✅ Sustainable pace (no starvation)
✅ Realistic expectations (bad days happen)
✅ Holistic wellbeing (not just gym and diet)
✅ Self-compassion over perfection
Where I Am Now
8kg lighter, stronger mentally. I have energy, confidence, and genuine happiness with my progress.
Best part? This feels sustainable. No white-knuckling restrictive diets or punishing workouts.
Takeaways
If you’re struggling with binge eating or fitness motivation:
- Address mental health
- Choose slow, sustainable over quick fixes. If you are in the long run
- Set behavior goals (gym/walk 4x/week vs. “lose 10kg”)
- Find a movement or activity you enjoy (e.g. gardening)
- Be patient and kind to yourself
Remember: You don’t need to be perfect to start. Just consistent.
Your transformation is possible—and you deserve to feel strong and happy in your body.
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