I was so fat I was thrown out of a wedding dress shop – now I’m 10st lighter and can’t wait to renew my vow... - The Sun
I was so fat I was thrown out of a wedding dress shop – now I’m 10st lighter and can’t wait to renew my vows…
As I walked into the wedding dress shop, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of nervous excitement. I had been planning my big day for months, and finally, I was ready to find the perfect dress. But as I approached the rack of dresses, my heart sank. The saleswoman looked me up and down, and her face fell.
“I’m afraid we don’t have anything in your size,” she said bluntly. “You’re just too big.”
I felt a hot flush rise to my cheeks as I looked at myself in the mirror. She was right – I was huge. I had always struggled with my weight, but I had never realized how much it had affected my self-esteem until that moment. I felt embarrassed and ashamed, and I quickly left the shop, determined to do something about my weight once and for all.
That was six months ago. Since then, I have been working hard to lose weight and get healthy. I’ve cut out processed foods, started exercising regularly, and even joined a weight loss program. It hasn’t been easy – there have been days when I wanted to give up, when it seemed like the weight wasn’t budging and I was stuck in a rut. But I persevered, and slowly but surely, the pounds started to come off.
Today, I am 10st lighter than I was when I walked into that wedding dress shop. My clothes are looser, my confidence is higher, and I feel like a completely different person. And the best part? I get to renew my vows with my husband in a few weeks’ time – and this time, I’ll be able to wear the dress of my dreams.
I never thought I’d be able to say that. I never thought I’d be able to fit into a beautiful, flowing wedding gown, feeling like a princess on my special day. But now, it’s a reality – and it’s all thanks to my hard work and determination.
I know that not everyone will have the same experience as me – weight loss is a personal journey, and what works for one person may not work for another. But I hope that my story can inspire others to take control of their health and wellbeing, and to never give up on their goals. Because if I can do it, anyone can.
As I look back on the past six months, I am proud of myself for taking action and making a change. I am proud of my newfound confidence and self-esteem, and I am excited to start this new chapter in my life – one where I can wear the dress of my dreams and feel like the best version of myself.
So if you’re struggling with your weight, don’t give up. Keep pushing forward, and know that it is possible to achieve your goals. You deserve to feel confident and beautiful, and with hard work and determination, you can make it happen.