Losing weight improved my life
As part of Men’s Health Month, we are calling on all male Winslowers to share your own story about how you have made good choices in personal health practices. Today we hear from Winslow Constructors Project Engineer Nick Masalkovski.
After being overweight for most of my life, I decided to make a change after receiving the news that I had a “fatty liver”, which was comparable to that of an alcoholic even though I rarely drink at all.
Receiving this news was a bit of an eye-opener to me and helped drive me towards making a change in my life for the better. Also, the fact that I could barely take the stairs up to the office without being out of breath!
I was quite miserable mentally as well, very low confidence and used food/snacks excessively as a comfort.
My journey started around mid-2022, where I started dieting and tracking my food intake/calories and being somewhat strict with what I ate.
I had also signed up to the gym later that same year and have continued with both watching my food and strength training ever since.
Although it wasn’t perfect all the time, whenever I went off track or found myself slipping into old habits, I’d double down and push even harder than before to overcome the setbacks encountered along the way.
Fast-forward to now, I’m 40kg lighter and can take the stairs without huffing and puffing!
I still have a little more I’d like to achieve, however, I learned to find enjoyment in the process of getting to the goal rather than making it the defining factor of my journey.
I’m the strongest I’ve ever been and still going further, and steadily improving my cardiovascular health along the way. My mental health has improved, and I have significantly more confidence than before.
Just know that consistency towards your goal of what you want to achieve will be what gets you there in the end.
Nothing worthwhile can be achieved overnight and can take weeks/months/years to get to, but in the end it’ll all be worth it!
Nick is a spot prize winner for Men’s Health Month. He receives a foam roller thanks to Ironedge – Australia’s leading health and fitness equipment supplier.
We have spot prizes from health and fitness equipment supplier Ironedge available for great stories received and published on WinConnect and News.winslow.com.au. To share your health story to inspire and encourage their fellow colleagues, please email to cms@winslow.com.au