Transformation of the Day:Ā Alphonsia lost 52 pounds. Initially, she didn’t notice the 24lbs that she gained on back-to-back cruises until she saw the photos from her trip. That wakeup call led her to try a Ketogenic lifestyle. Check out her story.
In May 2017, I went on two back-to-back cruises. After I came home, I realized that I gained almost 24 pounds from eating and drinking. I was a healthy 223 pounds, but I didnāt notice it in the mirror. However, I noticed it in ALL of my pictures. Something had to change.
I tried the HCG diet in 2014 and gained back every single pound I lost… plus more! On, Memorial Day weekend 2017, I went to a cookout. After sitting there feeling like I couldnāt breathe from all of the carbs I’d just inhaled, I decided that was it! I started my Keto Journey on June 1, 2017 and I havenāt looked back since. I love this lifestyle. I donāt feel like Iām missing anything. I have lots of energy, and I donāt limit my food intake! I mean, who wouldnāt love losing weight and eating bacon and cheese? 52lbs gone and more to come.
What was your motivation?Ā What inspired you when you wanted to give up?
Iāve always been pretty small, but after having kids and eating whatever I wanted for years things caught up with me. I looked at my swimsuit pictures and decided to make that change.
How did you change your eating habits?
I follow a high fat/low carb Ketogenic diet. I donāt like to use the word diet, because itās really a lifestyle change.Ā The Ketogentic lifestyle consists of eating 75% fat, 25% protein, and 5% carbs.
What did your workout routine look like?
I havenāt started working out yet. I pretty much just changed my way of eating.
What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My starting weight was 223 pounds and my current weight isĀ 171 pounds. MyĀ height is 5ā6āā.
When did you start your journey?Ā How long did your transformation take?Ā
I started on June 1, 2017.Ā I began to see results immediately, but itās been 1 year and 2 months total.
What is the biggest lesson youāve learned?
You have to be conscious of what you eat. Read all food labels and count what goes into your body.
What advice do you have for other people who want to lose weight?
Stick to whatever avenue you chose to lose weight. There will be obstacles and people who tell you not to. Donāt listen to them. Take the initiative and do what will make you feel better.
You can follow my journey and get my tips and hacks on Instagram: @keto.alpha or Facebook: Alphonsia Alexas
Jimmy Early says
Awesome article. Very inspirational! Congrats to her success. Iām going to start my journey. Right after I finish this sausage egg and cheese biscuit.