Finding Freedom: 50 Pounds Down and Still Going
- Courtney Torchia
- 13 hours ago
- 1 min read
So glad I took this leap of faith to better my health!

I’ve been struggling with my weight since I got pregnant with my 3rd child in 2010. I stared in January of 2025 when my neighbor asked me to bring in a UPS package so it didn’t freeze. So that’s where it all began.
I started out at 213 lbs and I’m currently at 163 lbs. Like most I too have highs and lows, stalls and moments where I get discouraged. I just remind myself this is normal by reading all the posts in this group we have all experienced this.
This is a lifestyle change not one of those fad diets (trust me I’ve tried them all). So for me my journey has just begun!
I feel better, I have more self esteem, I enjoy shopping again and I love trying new foods! I choose my foods with a purpose now where before I chose foods based on emotions.
I even eat cottage cheese now! Yes, I am/was an emotional eater. I have not set a goal weight and I don’t think I will. I’m just going with how I feel and when the time comes I’ll figure out a maintenance plan and ask for guidance and use the group for support. The fb group and Emerge have been life changing for me! I wish I could have done this years ago. I’m so grateful!

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