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How I Lost 130 Pounds | Weight Loss Journey

Over the past six years, I’ve lost almost 130 pounds—but this journey has been about so much more than just changing what’s on my plate. Yes, the food mattered, but the real shift came when I started doing the hard work of forgiving myself. Every major breakthrough happened when I finally let go of guilt, shame, and the weight I was carrying emotionally. It turns out, that was the heaviest part all along.

What I’ve learned is that real forgiveness isn’t about fixing the past—it’s about saying, “You don’t owe me anymore.” We hold ourselves to impossible debts, thinking we have to make up for our mistakes. But you can’t repay something like that. You can only let it go. And when I finally did, everything changed. If you’re stuck, maybe that’s where you need to start too.

The 6 Habits of Growth

Reading The 6 Habits of Growth hit me in a surprisingly personal way. Brendon doesn’t just hand you another list of success tactics—he invites you to confront the patterns that either expand or limit your life. What really landed for me was his focus on intention. It’s not about grinding harder or chasing more, but about choosing how you show up, how you think, and what you consistently practice.

One habit that stuck with me was “Generate Energy.” It made me realize that growth isn’t this distant milestone; it’s something you build in the small, daily moments—how you manage your emotions, your body, your focus. I’ve often thought about growth in terms of strategy and systems (I mean, I build those)—but Brendon reminded me that sustainable growth is deeply human. It’s about energy, courage, and connection.

What I’m walking away with is this: growth isn’t just about performance metrics. It’s about building a life that feels fully alive. And that’s not something you stumble into—it’s something you choose, over and over again.