More Than Weight Loss

For a long time, I felt like I was surviving instead of living.

I was exhausted all the time. Simple things felt hard — getting up the stairs, getting out of bed, keeping up with my kids, even functioning day to day. My mental health was at one of its lowest points, and I knew something had to change because I couldn’t keep living like that.

Making the decision to have bariatric surgery wasn’t easy.

There were mixed opinions, including from people close to me. My mum didn’t fully agree with the decision, but she still stood beside me and supported me through it anyway, and I’ll always be grateful for that.

Since surgery, I’ve lost 30kg, but what I’ve learned is that surgery isn’t a magic fix. It’s a tool.

There are still hard days. I still struggle with food. Eating too quickly, eating too much, or even drinking water too soon after meals can make me sick. It’s forced me to completely rethink my relationship with food, my habits, and the way I care for myself.

The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that small, smart changes matter more than perfection. Sustainable swaps. Better choices. Slowing down. Listening to my body. Respecting what I’ve put my body through, because if I don’t, the weight can come back.

Another thing that’s changed my mindset is the people and content I surround myself with. I stay close to people who inspire me and motivate me to keep moving forward. Even when I’m doom scrolling, I try to fill my feed with people who reflect the person I’m working towards becoming — healthier, stronger, happier, and more at peace with myself.

This journey has never just been about weight loss.

It’s been about rebuilding myself from one of the lowest points in my life and learning that progress doesn’t have to be perfect to still matter.

My Photo Journey so far.