When I was in elementary school, I was overweight and had a lot of problems with my mental health. It became worse in sixth grade, when I began to be bullied. I'd go home from school and have no energy to do anything.
People were constantly smiling and enthusiastic for a new day when I walked to school. Fear of being called names and humiliated raced through my veins instead. Because of how I appeared, I was afraid to make new friends, participate in class, and attend school as a whole. I was unsatisfied with my life every day and ashamed of the person I was becoming.
My sixth grade year was over and I was already looking forward to being away from school. However, after a visit to the Doctor I learned that I was on the verge of having diabetes, which alarmed me. I knew it was time for change and was motivated to see a better version of myself. I knew loosing weight would be very difficult but I started by playing basketball, my favorite sport.
I was slowly losing weight and it encouraged me to continue working hard and improve each and every day. I struggled to be able to control my temptation of unhealthy foods until I researched how to change my eating habits. I was able to find recipes for healthier food options, which helped tremendously
I got focused and obsessed with working out because I had a goal to achieve in the back of my mind. As my energy levels improved, I became more active and eventually joined the football team later in the summer. I had dropped thirty-five pounds by the end of summer, my confidence was at an all-time high, and I had never been prouder of myself.
For the first time in a long time, I felt confident and excited about returning to school. Because I didn't have to worry about being bothered by classmates, much of my anxiety was gone, and I was able to do better in school. From seventh grade to the present time, I've had some of the most memorable experiences and years of my life. I wouldn't be the same person today if it weren't for my determination and focus on achieving my weight-loss objective.