LEARNING ABOUT HEALTH THE HARD WAY: A JOURNEY FROM DESPERATION TO RECOVERY


I lost 15 kilos in a span of a few months. I thought I was winning in life until I faced the repercussion of all my miscalculations. Losing weight might be a boon for most people but it became a bane of my existence.


How it all started


Like many, I had always dreamed of losing weight but never found the time, motivation, or guidance to make it happen. However, everything changed after my SSC examination when I began experiencing severe physical pain, directly related to my overweight condition. This pain forced me to take immediate action to lose weight.


I turned to the internet for guidance, following various fitness gurus to learn how to start my journey toward a healthier life. I crafted a daily routine, focusing on sleep, diet, and exercise. Determined to transform my life, I dove headfirst into my weight loss journey by cutting out all carbohydrates based on the limited information I had gathered. My meals became sparse—sometimes just once a day. Alongside drastically reducing my fat and carb intake, I engaged in intense exercise. I jogged every morning, lifted weights, and followed countless indoor workouts from fitness experts on YouTube. 







Following this routine for 8-10 months, I was able to lose more than 15 kilos. I was thrilled with my new appearance, feeling lighter, more confident, and incredibly proud of achieving what once seemed impossible. I was over the moon, finally able to wear clothes that had previously been too small for me.


PHYSICAL DOWNFALL


But in my pursuit of a healthier body, I had overlooked some crucial aspects of my well-being. In my eagerness to shed pounds, I forgot how much I suffered when I gave up the foods I loved. I missed out on countless family dinners and the memories that could have been made. Most importantly, I ignored the essential nutrients my body needed. I could not realize that in my quest to lose weight, I had also lost a significant amount of energy. I couldn’t lift heavy objects anymore, and my overall strength had diminished. Not only did I lose a lot of weight, I had lost a lot of other things from my life. 


Being desperate, being greedy I kept on going with the lifestyle that seemed healthy to me until my body fell apart. I frequently fell sick, and even after recovering, I constantly felt fatigued and dizzy. My face started becoming paler day by day. Whatever I used to eat made me feel nauseous. I used to be afraid of eating. 


When my parents had enough of my degrading state, they took me to the doctor. After several tests, I learned just how much damage I had done to my body. I was told by the doctor that I was lucky to be alive despite having such major issues within my body. I was diagnosed with anemia, ulcer, hypovitaminosis D, low blood sugar and more.



Starting a healthy life became a tough job for me. I had to handle my academics and ruined health at the same time became an overwhelming challenge, pushing me into a state of extreme distress.


The Road to Recovery


During this time, my mother had to force-feed me to ensure I received the necessary nutrition. But my body had become so weak that I had to stop exercising entirely. With the added stress and lack of any exercise, I started gaining weight very quickly. By the end of my HSC examination I regained all of my lost weight. 


Even though I have gained a lot of weight, I still have not regained any strength. I am now known as the weakest among all of my friends. Due to my greed of losing weight, I have lost a lot more important things from my life. My greed to lose weight rapidly cost me far more important things than the extra pounds I shed.


WHAT WOULD I RECOMMEND

If there’s one lesson I’ve learned, it’s the importance of patience. The old proverb “Slow and steady wins the race” couldn’t be truer. I learned this lesson the hard way, but I want to share it so others don’t make the same mistake. Every good thing in life requires time and patience. 

We must remember, health is not just about losing weight—it’s about nourishing your body, mind, and spirit. Do not be hasty, do it right with perseverance, and the results will surely follow.

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