How I Gained It: I think many factors go into weight gain, but ultimately it came down to feeling hopeless and giving up. I had gone through several difficult events in my life including a divorce and a very difficult job situation. I felt hopeless and sad, and I just stopped caring. I ate my troubles away and went numb. The pounds slowly but surely piled on, as my heart broke more and more.
Breaking Point: There were several moments I knew I needed to lose weight, events that are absolutely humiliating to recall. I'll never forget struggling to fit into a booth at a restaurant. It was devastating. I was constantly saying no to various invitations (especially in the summer) because I di...
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