Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: Kia lost 73 pounds. No gym membership, she worked out at home. She also embraced clean eating and meal prepping for successful eating. Here is what she shared about her weight loss journey:
“Hello I am @_healthychoice on Instagram. Here is how my journey began… I decided to change my eating habits and start exercising when my BMI told me I was obese. I was motivated by the unhealthy signs my body gave me and not liking the person I saw in the mirror. I had high blood pressure and swollen legs due to eating bad foods. I was embarrassed at the size I was becoming. With no gym membership, I dropped 70lbs in less than a year. Walking 3 times a week + clean eating + determination allowed me to go from 220 pounds to 147 pounds. I started at a Size 16 and now I’m down to a Size 6. My lifestyle is healthier, and I feel great.
In June 2012, I started walking outdoors around my neighborhood 3x times a week about 3-4miles. I did that until the winter months came. Then I shifted to Zumba on the Wii and strength training inside the house. I used apps on my phone and google to learn the types of body weight exercises that I could do without a gym membership. These included planks, leg raises, v-sit, squats, etc. For the eating, I focused incorporating proteins and veggies in 5-6 meals a day. I stayed away from carbs, white grains, high sugar, and high sodium foods. I stopped cooking with butter, vegetable oil, and sugar. All I drink is water, milk, and unsweetened herbal teas. Meal prepping my foods helped to keep me focused during the week, so that I did not have any excuses to eat out, stop at the bar, go to the drive thru, or go the snack machines at work. I stopped making excuses for myself and began to problem solve so that I could live a healthy lifestyle.
My advice for those starting their weightloss journey is to take baby steps. Remember that eating and exercise are partners, so find a balance between the two in order to see progress. Find something that motivates you, and go for it. Find something you enjoy doing (i.e. Walking) and keep going! Write down your goal, and don’t stop ever…if you reach it, then aim higher! The journey will be tough, but it is possible.”
Stephanie says
WOW,I look at these stories every day but yours is very,very motivating to me because I am also 220lbs and my goal is to be in a size 6. I also work out in my home on my Wii while including other strength workouts from online. Noone can believe my weight because im tall and I “wear it well” but its more than just my weight I want to be healthy, I have just began my journey and this really helps me to push on. You look amazing!
Kia says
Thank you! Keep pushing towards your goal. I was told I wore it well too, but I knew I was unhealthy. I felt it with the clothes getting smaller and the data told me I was obese. It was definitely time for a change! Good luck to you.
Nichole says
What a success story! Congratulations on your new lifestyle and body!
Kia says
Thank you!
Earlice Harris says
WOW !!!! Again Thanks for the Encouragement You look Awesome….I just started taking my Weight Management serious I hope to continue to stay dedicated and also get results as you did …. It’s just amazing to see that you can get excellent results working out at home I now see the living Proof Thank you Kia ….Much continued Success !!!!!
Kia says
Yes it’s possible. It just takes movement and effort. I stayed consistent and never gave up. You can do it to. Stick with it. Good luck to you!
Victoria says
This is definitely motivating for me! Thank you for sharing!
Mallory says
You look amazing! Great motivation for me, to continue my journey to clean eating and working out at home!
Kia says
Thank you! Keep going!
Sivee says
Hi, I am so proud of your success!!! I am 5’7″ and weight 260 pd. My goal weight is 180. Because I have Multiple Sclerosis, it has been a very hard struggle. I have decided to start walking (with my cane) every morning and will also change my eating habits. Watch out because I will be posting my new photo this time next year 🙂
Wish me luck
Kia says
That’s right….no excuses! Eating is 80% of the battle….change your eating and watch how it starts to work for you. Exercise just helps to balance it out. Good luck 🙂
Paris says
You look great at both weights. But of course, you are now healthier and slimmer. I like how you have on the same outfit in your pictures, giving us a real view on the weight loss. Keep up the good work. This is very motivating.
Kia says
Thanks….I gave away 90% of my clothes because they literally were falling off of me. That was the bittersweet moment of this journey…no clothes to wear 🙁 but I kept a few pieces and good thing I did for these comparisons 🙂
Akilah says
It is a great feeling to give away clothes that are too small. Great job and keep up the good work!
Akilah says
I meant too big LOL.
Trish says
Kia, you’re such an inspiration. I have a similar journey ahead of me and will allow your journey to inspire me to move forward. I have a WII and never thought that I could use it as a fitness resource…thanks for the tip.
Kia says
Thank you! No prob!! Good luck on your fitness journey! There are tons of more tips on my Instagram.