My weight loss/fitness journey is different from most other influencers on this platform in that I was not really too overweight. I was "unhealthy/skinny fat". Processed foods, and dairy made up most of what I ate. Low self esteem and insecurity as a result of unfair comparisons weighed me down. Health wise, seasonal allergies and frequent colds were a staple. I started exercising from early adulthood. Fitness has always been my passion. However my poor nutritional choices kept me from optimum results. Yo-Yo dieting was another big impediment to my progress. So I needed to find a permanent life long solution that was sustainable and enjoyable. In recent years, health, has been my main focus. Why? For myself, so that I can be a strong role model for others, avoid illness and boost my energy levels. To be honest, the looks follow naturally. Our environment and how our daily dietary choices impact our planet can't be an after thought. I not only wanted to stop any negative impacts my food choices had on our collective home but also help reverse some of the damage already done. My search for "how" to achieve this lead me to whole foods plant based way of eating. The starch solution, How not to diet, How not to die, The china study, are amongst the top books that molded my habits. My journey wasn't easy but yet it was easy once I committed. It took a while to change my habits and body composition. I reinforced my mind as well by regularly feeding it content that helped me to stay motivated and learnt/educated myself. After almost 3 years of consistency, I was finally able to transform my body. Not only on the outside but on the inside as well. Now I barley get seasonal cold/flu, my seasonal allergies have tremendously reduced and I feel energized 24/7. I hope my journey inspires you to get healthy for yourself. For better health 1st not just for external appearances. We only get one body, so why not take care of our body that we carry with us 24/7 and have a better quality of life! ❤ #plantbasedtransformation #plantbasedvegan #starchsolution #starchsolutiondiet #plantbasedfitness #starchsolutionweightloss #mcdougall #vegantransformation #wfpb #fitat40 #veganfitness