Beyond the Magic Pill: Join Me as 'Lexie Loses It'

This is a story I've been hesitant to share, even with those closest to me, but after years and years of struggling with my weight and searching for the magic pill, I have finally realised it doesn't exist.

My name is Lexie, and for as long as I can remember, I've struggled with my weight. It's been a journey filled with ups and downs, but I've finally come to realise that there are no quick fixes or miracle cures when it comes to fat loss.

As a teenager, I battled with body image issues, I clearly remember being weighed in high school and a group of girls laughing at me because I weighed 60kgs, what was a healthy weight but made me feel fat. Looking back, I now realise that I was a healthy teenage girl, but at the time, I couldn't see past my insecurities.

I spent my teenage years watching my Mum and her friends bounce from diet to diet and trying ridiculous things to lose weight. I remember my Mum drowning her toast in Tabasco sauce thinking the chili would boost her metabolism.

When I was about 15 I went on a diet that meant eating only brown rice and vegetable and a small amount of fruit, and would walk for hours. This is a terrible diet for anyone, let alone a teenage girl, so ,much restriction could have easily led to disordered eating. Yet no one stopped me, in fact they told me how skinny I was like it was something to be proud of.

After high school, life became a whirlwind of work, study, and late-night partying. Nutrition took a backseat, and before I knew it, I had gained weight. The cycle of unhealthy habits only worsened as time went on, and I found myself trapped in a cycle of binge eating, binge drinking and self-loathing. I would stay up all night partying and then make terrible food choices to 'help' my hangover.

Over the years, I have tried every diet under the sun. From the cabbage soup diet, to Paleo and restricting what I ate to small groups of food. I have spent thousands and thousands of dollars on diet pills, shakes and every 'miracle' weigh loss solution out there. I have done insane things like a salt flush, which involved drinking a glass of salt water... the result of this was me immediately throwing up and then having to run to the toilet every 10 minutes. I absolutely do not recommend this, it was horrible and completely unsafe! I have wrapped myself in glad wrap before exercising to try and sweat away the weight... again this doesn't work, you might see a brief reduction on the scales from losing water but this isn't fat loss.

I went through periods of spending 3 hours a day at the gym, doing classes, weights and countless hours on the cross trainer. I would then feel bad about myself if I missed a day or didn't go for a full 3 hours.

Big surprise, none of these miracle pills or diets worked, they may have worked in the short term but then the weight would come straight back on with a little extra on top. It always starts the same, Monday morning all motivated to start the latest diet, restricting what I eat, trying to do crazy amounts of exercise and by Thursday I am at the shops buying a bucket of KFC and hating myself.

It wasn't until recently that I decided enough was enough. I embarked on a journey of self-discovery, educating myself on nutrition and making small, sustainable changes to my lifestyle. It hasn't been easy, and there have been setbacks along the way, but I've learned that true progress takes time and patience.

Over the past six months, I've lost 10kgs, but I know I still have a long way to go. My goal is to lose a total of 20kgs by the end of the year, and I'm determined to achieve it. But more than that, I want to be a positive role model for my son and instill in him a healthy relationship with food.

That's why I've decided to document my journey and share it with others. I want to show that weight loss isn't about drastic measures or quick fixes, but rather about making sustainable lifestyle changes. And as someone who loves to cook, I'm excited to share nutritious and delicious recipes along the way.

In a world saturated with quick fixes and miracle cures, it's time to disrupt the weight loss industry. For too long, we've been sold the idea that there's a magic pill or a one-size-fits-all solution to achieving our ideal weight. But the truth is far from that. Through my own journey with Lexie Loses It, I've come to understand that sustainable weight loss isn't about drastic measures or temporary fixes. It's about embracing a holistic approach to health. By sharing my experiences and insights, I hope to empower others to break free from the cycle of dieting and embrace a lifestyle centered around nourishment, balance, and self-love. Together, let's rewrite the narrative surrounding weight loss and pave the way for a healthier, happier future.

I will be sharing my progress along the way and if I happen to motivate or help even one person then better.

So here we go, on this journey towards health and happiness. Join me as Lexie Loses It, and together, let's inspire each other to live our best lives.

Lexie xx

PS Here is a picture of where I am starting to share this journey with you.