The Weight Loss Journey

Hey sweet dreamers,
Are you feeling light like a feather or heavy like a sandbag?

Lol… whichever it is, walk with me please (don’t faint on the way ooo 😅).

Here is the tea☕

So, I was having a discussion with my bestie recently, and she mentioned how I had lost a significant amount of weight since I transitioned to medical school.

Well, those who know me physically would agree — thanks to medical school shege!
Don’t worry, there’ll be no before and after picture here. Lol.

   Reflecting back, I realized that I didn’t only lose some pounds — I also dropped some weights.

These weights were emotional baggages that held me down and pulled me back.

I remembered how I used to hold on to emotional baggages and how I learnt to gradually let go of some habits, relationships and unnecessary pressure.

The lightness and secure peace that came with this 'weight loss' is something I’ve never felt before.

Haha… sorry to disappoint you if you were expecting some fitness tips or real gym routines.
If that’s what you want — hit the gym! 😄

But on a serious note, many young people are still battling with baggages such as identity crisis, depression, past failures, failed relationships, unnecessary pressure, hurt, family crisis, and anxiety.

Undoubtedly, the weights we refuse to let go of now can become burdens we pass on later.

“The ship does not sink because it passes through the waters,
but because water seeps into it"

Don’t let these weights bring you down or tear you apart.

I don’t know what weights you’ve been struggling with, dear friend —
but don’t you think that weight you’ve been carrying is way overdue?

To receive, you have to let go.
To fly, you have to create stability, and that comes from clearing out excesses.

    Have you ever thought about how weight affects flight? 

In the case of an aircraft, manufacturers build planes as light as possible.

Why?
Because light weight is crucial for flight — it directly affects performance, safety, and efficiency.

Alright, let’s break it down:

The heavier an aircraft is, the more energy is required to overcome gravity, making maneuvering more difficult.

"In the same way, the heavier you are with weights of past hurts, broken trust, faulty family background, or regrets,
the harder it becomes to take off on the path of purpose."

Likewise, reducing weight without compromising strength is a key goal in aircraft design — to achieve better fuel efficiency and performance.

"Choosing to let go and be free from these baggages is not a sign of weakness,
but rather a show of strength and resilience."

Finally, a heavier aircraft is harder to control, especially during emergencies.

"Like a ticking time bomb, the buildup of burdens will lead to eventual mental, emotional, and physical breakdown."

This principle also applies to naturally flying animals such as birds.

Birds are structured for high flights because they have lightweight, hollow bones.

This  analogy made so much sense to me, and I couldn’t help but appreciate the importance of letting go of any form of weight.

Dear reader, weight doesn’t just affect our bodies; it affects how high we can rise in life.

So, let the weight loss journey begin now!

Hit the gym of self-recovery and lay aside every weight.

Burn it out!

Enjoy your secured peace and eventual light-weightedness.

Keep FIT, fam! 💪✨

Stay light, stay free!

What a long read!
Thank you for walking with me till this point.
I hope you’re not exhausted but rather feel lighter and refreshed😅

I truly hope you enjoyed reading this just as much as I enjoyed writing it.

For someone out there wondering, “Who can I hand over my burdens to?” —
I know Someone so capable and sweet,
One who is always willing to take it all,
no matter how broken or tired you are — Jesus Christ (the Divine Gym Instructor).

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy burdened,
and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28

 Till next time, bye!

You can reach out to me via email 

tolulopeakinlosilure@gmail.com 

Disclaimer: No copyright infringement intended. Images used for illustrative purposes only.

Naive Hearts - my first published novel is finally out!!! I call this my baby project and I poured my heart into this❤️

Please check it out on:

https://alphanovel.io/novels/ya-teen/naive-hearts-by-the-jade

 You would love it🥺