My body and I have had a very tumultuous history together. I used to regularly blog over at Low-Fat Kat (see my weight history there if you're interested in the whole story!) and really miss the supportive blogger community as I still struggle with my weight.
In November 2009 I began a bariatric diet (low-carb/low-calorie, moderate protein) and was able to drop a significant amount of weight that I've been able to keep off. However, in the last few years between lazy habits and social events, I've allowed a bit to creep back on.
As of September 2017 I'm beginning a ketogenic diet, relying heavily again on the experience of others and the many resources on the web.
Because everyone loves a good before-and-after comparison, here are a few photos from around my highest weight in 2008 and some from my most recent lowest weight around our wedding in 2014 (I've put on about 15 since then...boo!)
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Near my heaviest, around 2008
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Near my recent lowest weight on our wedding day, 2014 |
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At a dear friend's wedding near my highest weight in 2008 |
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In 2014 near my recent lowest weight at a wedding shower |