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Summary

A woman shares her journey of adopting a healthy lifestyle and losing 20 kgs, highlighting the benefits she experienced, such as improved physical appearance, mental clarity, sleep quality, and relationships.

Abstract

The author of the article shares her personal story of being a chubby child who was not very active and faced

From A Chubby Girl To A Healthy Adult! I lost 20 kgs

Living a healthy lifestyle helped me win!

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I never considered myself a really active child.

I was always the “chubby kid” who loved to eat and didn’t really care about sports or working out. In fact, I used to hate running.

Don’t ask about the taunts I faced!

Yeah, my own aunt said something really mean to me….

I was telling her the story of how a guy accidentally bumped into me and said sorry uncountable times…just because the copes were there and he was afraid that I might complain.

My aunty replied “No! Actually, he was afraid that you may lift and throw him like a hulk.”

I swear, her comments shattered my heart into pieces.

That day I decided to make a change for the better and adopt a healthy lifestyle.

It was difficult in the beginning, but it was worth it. After a while, I started seeing results and feeling better about myself. And eventually, all of my hard work paid off.

The benefits I got from leading a healthy lifestyle were countless, but here are a few key ones:

1) I lost weight and looked better than ever before

Don’t get me wrong, I still have my moments where I eat too much or don’t work out for a few days, but overall I am really proud of how far I’ve come.

A healthy lifestyle is not a quick fix; it’s a lifelong commitment. But if you’re willing to put in the work, you will be rewarded with a healthy body and mind.

I started looking thinner and my skin looked better. I also had more energy and felt more motivated to do things.

Now I feel confident in myself and I know that I can achieve anything if I set my mind to it.

A healthy lifestyle not only improved my physical appearance, but it also helped improve my mental health.

2) Improved mental clarity and focus

I used to get easily distracted and my mind would wander all the time. But after adopting a healthy lifestyle, I noticed that my mental clarity improved significantly.

I was able to focus better and stay on task for longer periods of time. This was a huge help in my professional life, as well as in my personal life.

I was also less reactive and more patient. This was a huge change for me, as I used to get irritated easily.

3) Improved sleep quality

I used to have trouble sleeping and would wake up multiple times during the night. But after adopting a healthy lifestyle, my sleep quality improved dramatically.

I started sleeping through the night without any issues and woke up feeling refreshed and energized.

Instead of just tossing and turning in bed all night, I was now getting the rest my body needed.

4) Started lifting heavy weights

One of the best decisions I made was to start lifting heavy weights.

At first, I was intimidated by the weight room and thought that only men could lift weights. But after doing some research, I realized that lifting heavy weights is not only for men- it’s for everyone!

Lifting heavy weights has so many benefits, such as building muscle, burning fat, and improving overall strength.

Not only did I get in great shape, but I also gained a lot of confidence from lifting heavy weights.

5) Happy relationships

A healthy lifestyle isn’t just about taking care of yourself- it’s also about taking care of your relationships.

After adopting a healthy lifestyle, I noticed that my relationships improved dramatically.

I was more patient and understanding with the people around me and was less reactive to things.

I also had more energy and was more motivated to do things with the people I loved.

If you too are in the same boat and want to improve your life for better, I urge you to adopt a healthy lifestyle. It’s not going to be easy, but it will be worth it in the end.

And yes “Your aunt won’t taunt you ever again.” Lol!

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