Dear Sis; Starting at 300+ Pounds: Here’s What I Want You to Know
Dear Sis,
I see you.
I see you standing in front of the mirror, trying to recognize the woman staring back. I see the pain in your eyes, the frustration in your heart, and the silent prayers you've whispered, asking for strength to change. I’ve been there—standing at 391 pounds, overwhelmed, ashamed, and unsure if I had it in me to try again.
But let me be the first to tell you this: you are not too far gone. You are not too late. And this journey you’re about to take could be the one that changes everything.
When I started in 2019, I was scared. I had started and stopped more times than I could count. The weight felt like a mountain—physically, yes—but emotionally too. I was exhausted by the constant cycle of losing, gaining, hiding, and hoping. And then the world shut down. But instead of giving up, I adapted. I started working out at home, showing up on Instagram not as someone who had it all figured out, but as someone who was fighting for herself in real time.
Over time, I lost over 130 pounds. Not through perfection—but through consistency, grace, and a whole lot of prayer. There were days I felt strong and unstoppable… and days I barely got out of bed. But I kept showing up. I created a life around movement that fit me: strength training at home, walking, riding my spin bike, and stretching when that’s all I had in me.
But sis, let me be honest—it hasn’t all been easy. I gained some of the weight back. Life knocked me off track. And for a moment, I felt like I had failed. But you know what? I didn’t stop. I started again. Because this isn’t just about weight—it’s about freedom.
You’re going to hear a lot of voices on this journey: “Do keto.” “Count macros.” “Fast for 20 hours.” But here’s what matters most: Find what works for YOU. Show up for YOU. Trust the pace God set for YOU.
I now wake up early, not because I have to, but because I want to. I train because it reminds me I’m capable. I honor my body with high-protein meals, devotionals, and discipline—not punishment. I share my story through my Becoming Her docuseries and on social media, because I want you to know: you are not alone.
So if you’re just getting started at 300+ pounds, here’s what I want you to hold onto:
You can do hard things.
You are worthy of a healthy life now—not 50 pounds from now.
God sees you. And He’s walking this journey with you.
Every small step matters. Don’t despise slow progress. Celebrate it.
You don’t have to do it alone. I’m here. We’re in this together.
You are not just becoming smaller. You are becoming her—the woman God called you to be.
With love,
Janáe Michelle
@thiscurvygirlsfitness
