When you have a lot of weight to lose, it’s easy to believe that your only battle is with fat. But there’s more to weight loss than extra pounds. Especially when you’re obese.

The truth is, it’s a life-changing event. Obviously, there are physical, social and economic effects.

But often, your greatest enemy when losing weight is fear. You have to battle self-doubt. You have to deal with the pain of how cruelly people have treated you.

You have to confront all the hurts, fears, and agonies you’ve endured – and kept inside – possibly for years.

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