WHILE ON THE WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY with Nwadiogbu Ogechukwu

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Hello,

I had an interview with my friend, Oge, on her weight loss journey, which I found really inspiring. She has agreed to share it with Healthy Edibles family 🤗 Below are some of the questions she was asked and her answers. I hope it inspires you too😊

1. Tell me about your weight gain story.


It all started about 3years ago. I started gaining weight and  I honestly liked it at first. But after about 6 months to a year, it wasn’t nice anymore and I couldn’t control it. Then, a painful and heartbreaking situation happened to me and I unknowingly started having eating disorder. I more or less found happiness and solace in food. At that period, the weight gain got worse and it affected me psychologically. I had self image issues— saw myself as ugly, even when I knew I was beautiful. I detested taking pictures and looking at the mirror.

2. How do you feel about your current size?

I feel better about it now. I’m learning to love my body more everyday. Sometimes, this self image issues rear its ugly head and makes me down, but I have chosen to win this, so help me God.

3. So, what do you weigh now? 

80kg - 85kg

4. What's your advice for anyone on a weight loss journey?

Look at yourself in the mirror everyday and tell yourself you’re beautiful and that there is not a single soul as beautiful as you are. Compliment every area of your body you hate. It will hurt and you might even cry as you say it, but don’t stop. Do this everyday till you believe it and see yourself as God sees you— beautifully and wonderfully made.

Thank you. Please connect with Oge on Instagram @gyftnath 

You are amazing and beautiful just the way you are, love yourself and be your own cheerleader.

In case you want to share your story with us too, kindly send us an email @healthyediblesonly@gmail.com

Thanks for reading up❤️❤️❤️


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