I visit family in other states and I get comments like “I can’t believe you are so thin.” For context I am a healthy weight and I eat what I consider a reasonable diet. I sit and smile while I watch them drink soda and eat pure sugar and salt. I don’t care about your life choices but don’t act surprised by someone that’s a normal weight.

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    I also live in a green state and think of myself as a bit overweight. Visited family in MS, I’m a Mississippi 9 at least!

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        It used to. 2014 I almost passed out at the top of pikes peak due to me weight and how out of shape I was. I fixed that!

        Lost 80lbs over 2 years and feel younger now than I did in 2014.

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          Congratulations!

          I think having a healthy lifestyle really boosts mental health. Also healthier foods stick with you a lot longer so you don’t get the spike followed by the crash.