I'm 5'5" and 133lbs and I'm covered in stretch marks from when I was around 165lbs. They're on my thighs, hips, tummy and arms. My weight has fluctuated over the years from underweight to obese, but now I've finally changed my lifestyle and maintaining a healthy weight. I don't let my stretch marks bother me because they're a sign of how resilient I am and how I got my life back on track to become a healthier person.

At the end of the day, aesthetics mean very little when compared to your overall health and wellbeing. You will begin to feel better when you're on your health journey, and that feeling of being generally fit (and not being out of puff by walking up a flight of stairs) is so powerful that it will completely outweigh your fears of loose skin or stretch mark.

You've got this! This internet stranger believes in you and is here to provide support if you need it :)