My name is Amanda Piotrowski (@alwaystryingamanda), and I am 30 years old. I live in Florence, Kentucky, and am a general manager at a restaurant. I set a New Years resolution to lose weight and improve my health, and Ive lost 195 pounds.
It was always a struggle for me to lose weight. I tried over and over again with no substantial success. I love food, and I love junk food even more. At my heaviest weight I was 387 pounds.
My weight also impacted my health. I had high blood pressure that I needed medicine for. I was also previously diagnosed with uterine cancer and was told my weight could have played a part in that as well.
But it wasnt until January 2, 2018, when I was 27 years old, that I finally made a change that stuck.
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I knew that it had to be if I wanted to change. So every time I would plateau, I just kept going. I used to give up when that happened. But sticking with it and trusting the process lead me to where Im at.
I lost most of my weight with calorie counting, and I also incorporate intermittent fasting and a one-meal-a-day (OMAD) style of eating. I really love fasting and how it feels. I had previously tried keto, low-carb, and other high-protein/low-fat diet variations. I believe any way of eating can work as long as you make the best choices for you, physically and mentally.
It's important to note that OMAD is an intense form of intermittent fasting, so you should speak with a doctor or dietitian before trying it for yourself to make sure it's right for you. There are also lots of other forms of fasting diets, some of which are less strict. You have to figure out what's best for *your* mind and body. This is just what works for me!
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I didnt start working out right away. Adding too many changes into my life overwhelmed me. So while I worked on my food plan, I slowly added workouts in.
Now I work out between five and six days a week. I tend to stick with cardio, but have recently included weights. I love just getting lost in my thoughts and crushing it in the gym.
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My journey wasnt easy. No ones is! Its hard. Youll wonder if its worth it. Youll wonder if you can do it. And you can! You can do anything you want to. You just have to try. Thats all Ive been doing.
If I get stuck, I try something else. But I never give up. I never stop trying. I cried too many times hating my body and not being grateful, and that was exhausting. This is the only body we have, so we have to take care of it.
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My weight loss has changed my life so much. Sure, its easier to find clothes and I feel better about how I look. But the number one thing is that Im happylike *actually* happy. I feel clear-headed. I feel more energetic. And I let down my walls and just let myself be weird.
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