Chapter 40
Appendix V—Instagram Post
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Emmett Truesdale | Weight Loss Educator | Self-Actualization Coach
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PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Participant no. 82941 standing in bathroom mirror, sweatshirt raised, squeezing his belly fat in one hand. His eyes are red and his cheeks tear streaked. Superimposed with words “I GAINED 34 LBS. ”
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thetrueme.by.emmett.t Some of you may have noticed in my recent photos that I’m not looking like myself these days. (Some of you were even kind enough to point it out to me lol!!!) Well, it’s true: I’ve had a bit of a wobble in my #weightlossjourney.
Okay, maybe more than a wobble. Earlier this month I weighed 207 pounds, 34 pounds heavier than my lowest weight of 173.
I won’t get into the nitty-gritty of what went wrong. Needless to say, the journey to a better you is rarely a straight path. It’s full of ups and downs, twists and turns, skipped visits to the gym and late-night junk food binges (okay, I may be projecting there ).
Seriously though, it’s been rough, and I feel like I need to be honest about that. Some of you have been on this journey with me since the beginning. Your support has given me so much strength, and I know with you by my side, this hiccup will be a thing of the past in no time.
I’m pleased to say, I’m already heading in the right direction.
After pulling myself up by my weightlifting straps and making the necessary changes, I’m down to 193 lbs.
and more motivated than ever to keep it going, all the way to my goal weight of 150.
I’m confident I’ll get there—because this right here?
This is the TRUE me: resilient, strong, a survivor.
Maybe a little hungry—okay, ALWAYS a little hungry. But it’s gonna take more than that to keep me down.
QOTD: Have you ever had a wobble in your weight loss journey? Comment below with what you did to pull yourself out of it.
#weightloss #130poundsdown #keepingitreal #thetrueme
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heatherette478 I’m so proud of you for being vulnerable like this and opening up. You’re so right, weight loss is full of ups and downs but we’re in this together! You got this!!!
thetrueme.by.emmett.t @heatherette478 Thank you so much for sticking with me!
ruth_delgado_ You don’t know how much I needed this today. Been struggling to get back on track for months. It feels so good just to know I’m not alone.
thetrueme.by.emmett.t @ruth_delgado_ Oh Ruth, I know exactly how you feel. You’re going to get back to it as soon as your mind and body are ready. I believe in you!!!
thefatandthefurious You are so real for this
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dogs_and_dumbells Following. This is exactly the kind of weight loss realness I’ve been looking for.
thetrueme.by.emmett.t @dogs_and_dumbells Thank you and welcome! Your puppers are so cute!
dkpurcell1 You look great!!!
thetrueme.by.emmett.t @dkpurcell1 Aw, thanks!
ericfitla When you’re making progress as fast as you are, a bump in the road can send you flying. Nothing to be ashamed of. You got this.
thetrueme.by.emmett.t @ericfitla Very wise words… Thank you!
~dolphin.girl~ I gained 30 lbs in a month after my cat died,,, i lost 8 lbs on weight watchers but gained 14,,, now i have high cholesterol,,
thetrueme.by.emmett.t @~dolphin.girl~ I feel your struggle! Don’t let it get you down. Keep working and I’m sure you’ll hit your goal.
~dolphin.girl~ @thetrueme.by.emmett.t What do you suggest for me,, diet and exercise doesn’t work for me what do you suggest??
rita_mamacita This is why I follow you, because you’re the real deal. Inspiration!
thetrueme.by.emmett.t @rita_mamacita You don’t know how much that means to me! Thank you!!
joanna_225 I know you’re busy and famous, but call your mama sometime. She loves you.
thetrueme.by.emmett.t Thank you, everyone! All your comments have inspired me. Tomorrow morning I’m opening sign-ups for a new course: “Get Back on Track after a Wobble without Missing a Beat!”
November 8