Petra – I Chose Myself!
Along the way, toxic men made me feel like I wasn’t good enough and that I should lose weight here and there, which caused constant stress. It took a juice cleanse and a long fast for me to finally say, "Enough." This is me, this is my body, and people can either accept it or not—we each find our own path.
Even now, I haven’t fully made peace with my thighs, but I can accept them and see that I’m basically blessed with a lucky appearance. The breakthrough came when I stopped comparing myself to long-legged models and started loving the person I see in the mirror. It’s just a choice—and I’ve chosen myself.
Kata – What’s a Calorie Anyway?
At 28, my daughter was born, and since then, I’ve struggled with my weight. It’s crazy, but I only really learned about calories a few years ago—I’d never had to count before. After giving birth, I went through deep depression and couldn’t even look in the mirror. It became a vicious cycle: I kept eating while hating my body.
Then I realized I was using food to cope with my emotions, and that awareness helped me avoid binge eating. My daughter also helps me accept myself—I want her to see a happy, balanced mom. I won’t lie, I miss my old shape, but I’ve learned there are way more important things in life than weight, and I think I’ve found those.
Dóri – I Love Eating!
What I did realize is that I tried to suppress every feeling with food. When I craved love, I ate; when I didn’t get it, I ate—and honestly, that’s still how I cope. But I’m lucky to love and accept myself even in this state. I know I’ll need to make changes for my health, but only for me—not because of outside pressure. I still love eating and won’t give up delicious treats. The key to self-love is learning to love ourselves in any state, because yes, it’s possible.
