I'm a 6'2" guy. I'm husky now. My face is full where it used to have sharp edges and lines. My gut is round and uncomfortable where it used to be flat. In HS there were girls that would say, "damn he's hot" as I walked by.

I now know how these women truly are inside. Like children. I no longer seek their validation, but nevertheless my nice physique was lost in the process.

This happened after a string of abusive relationships where it felt like the only comfort and solace I had was from eating big. I was suicidal up until months ago and felt no reason or urge to pay attention to my physique.

I'm proud to say that my psych is as healthy as ever again after time spent healing. It's time to use that positive energy to reform the body once again. I struggled through childhood obesity and overcame it through knowledge and power. I'm going to do it again!

A return to self-love through self-control. This time - without narcissistic women to distract me from my right to know the limits of my own body.

I just wanted to thank you all. I'm not going to celebrate until results are achieved.

I mean this sincerely, thank you.