Before and After photos showing a weight loss starting at 300 pounds
As I sit here pondering the rollercoaster of emotions that come with the journey of weight loss, I can't help but reflect on the profound impact faith has had on this process. This isn't just a physical transformation; it's a spiritual one too. Let me take you through my confessions of a fat girl and how my faith has been the guiding light in shedding not only the pounds but also the burdens that weighed heavy on my soul.
The Struggle is Real
Fam, can I tell you that being a fat girl in a world obsessed with less than that was never easy. The taunts, the stares, lack of understanding, lack of grace and the internalized shame – they all took a toll on me. This journey wasn't just about fitting into smaller clothes; it was about healing and fitting into my own skin comfortably. The struggle wasn't just with the number on the scale; it was with the negative self-talk that echoed in my mind.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28
Letting Go of the Weight
I was at avenue tired. The lethargy I carried wasn't just physical. It also extended mind and emotions. I needed to first accept myself where I was and what led to the weight gain. Then I had to unpack it. Outside of hormonal imbalances, what triggered a need for food and too much of it? What relationships and spaces was I in that needed to go? All of this was contributing to emotional baggage, spiritual burden, and mental block. Up to 2021, I had no faith in myself that I could really walk this thing out after so many failed attempts.
As I delved deeper into my relationship with the Lord, I realized that I needed to lay aside all of these excuses for not rising up, not just for my body 's sake but for my soul. How could I be a be a true example to the believer while the unsaved were taking better care of their temples and keeping up in life better than I was. I would spend minutes in the mirror daily speaking life into myself and rehearsing the positive words spoken over my health (yes, I noted them from people who believed I could and were strong where I was weak). It was wrestling match of the old me vs the new me trying to emerge. There were days I fell down in plain sight but after a day or two I'd feel so miserable I automatically got back up and kept getting up only to stop again.
Finding Strength in Weakness
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” - 2 Corinthians 12:9
Embracing the Journey
I connected with friends on the same journey, created a community, Joined gyms, did online programs, prayed over my mindest, prayed over my body, bought and took a home communion set for my healing and more. One of the biggest revelations of this journey was understanding that true strength isn't in being perfect but in embracing our weaknesses and moving forward anyway until the glory of God shines through. My struggles with weight weren't a sign of failure; they were an opportunity for healing to the glory of God and for growth.
This journey wasn't about reaching a destination; it was about the transformation that happened along the way. I stated to use mirrors again. I started to shed layers of clothes I used to hide under outside of appropriate weather. I smiled more. I was a nicer person to be around. I was happy. Every setback, every triumph, every tear shed was a part of a bigger picture that only God could reveal to me. I learned to embrace the journey, to trust in the process, and to let go of my need for control.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11
Moving Forward
Today, as I look in the mirror, I see more than just a fat girl trying to lose weight. I see a woman of faith, a warrior who faced her demons head-on, and a believer who trusted in something greater than herself. The journey continues, the road ahead is long, but with faith as my compass, I know I will never be lost.
“I can do all things through him who gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13
So, to all the P.H.A.T girls out there struggling with their weight, physical or otherwise, remember this: your journey is valid, your struggles are seen, and your faith can move mountains. Keep pushing forward, keep laying aside the weight, and most importantly, keep believing in the power of your own story.
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Let the Lord Jesus be your guide, your strength, and your anchor in the storm. In the end, it's not about the weight you lose but the burdens you shed that truly set you free.
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