Samwise

Hello everyone. I would like to share my story titled "Get, Set, Loose". Exactly a year back, I weighed around 300 pounds. I was basically a blimp. At the age of 25, carrying this weight in society was really embarrassing. People would stare at me with horror on their faces as I passed them. Kids would mock at me and call me names. I don't feel the need to mention, yes I was single (no surprises there).

There was this one time in an airplane where the gentleman sitting next to me requested the flight attendant to have his seat changed as the fat from my body was oozing onto his seat. I don't blame him for that, as at the end of that journey, my bottom was stuck to the flight seat and I literally had to be pulled off it.

With all of this, I came under severe depression and this made me eat more than I normally do, not helping my problem in any way. I had reached a new low in my life. With no friends to look up to, I really did not know what to do and where to go.

However, when life shuts one door, it always opens a window.

I got that window of opportunity when I saw an advertisement of our local gym, enrolling members with an offer of free membership if you could lose a 100 pounds in a year. This offer was specifically for people like me with very less to lose in life, but a lot to lose in weight.

I immediately grabbed the offer and enrolled for membership. I soon found myself waking up at 5 am every day, following a strict regime of exercises and a harsh diet as suggested by the nutritionist.

I must say, it was really tough in the beginning, with having to drag my weight out of bed at 5 in the morning, but I had made up my mind. Say no to "FAT". You've got to "Get, Set and Lose". It's been a year now and I have lost 112 pounds to be precise. More than looking great, its the feeling great that mesmerizes you. I cannot express my feeling in words, but I'm kind of a role model for many now with my past and present picture proudly displayed at the entrance of the gym.

I am in a relationship with a guy I met at work and I still haven't shown him a picture of my past yet. I'm thinking of gifting it to him on his birthday next month;). So that's my story I wanted to share with you all. Believe me, I have no intentions to flaunt my achievements, just an honest attempt to try and motivate others.

DianaPhilip

Hey Samwise, what a story! I am indeed motivated by it. I know your username is a comical reference to the character of "Game of Thrones", however, I can visualize what you were and what you must have gone through. Indeed a very inspiring story and my goosebumps have not yet settled down after reading it. You are a true role model, not only for the ones who are looking to lose weight but the ones who give up in life very easily. When life gave you lemons, you definitely lemonade out of it. Way to go girl. You have earned nothing but my respect for you.

Samwise

Thanks Diana. Your words of appreciation do mean a lot to me.

Sexy_Jennifer

You are such a doll Samwise. I feel like giving you a big hug. What an achievement and yet so humble about it. You seriously give me the jitters. How can a person achieve so much and still be so humble about it? Sweetie, no one will think that you are trying to flaunt, and even if they do, to hell with them. They have not experienced what you have my child. It really feels great to read your story. Keep up the good work. It's people like you who make the world a better place.

Samwise

Thank you so much, Jennifer.

GorgeousAnne

Hey Sam, have you thought of converting your story into a book? It's really catchy.

Samwise

I haven't until now, but since you've mentioned it, it's worth giving a thought. Thanks a lot.