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You are here: Home / Before and After Photos / Marie lost 23 pounds

Marie lost 23 pounds

January 31, 2016 by Ajima Jackson 16 Comments

Update Dec 2016 – Marie has lost over 60 pounds. She wrote in to share how she’s maintained her success and what she’s learned during her weight release journey.

marie before and after

It’s not just about the weight I’ve lost. It’s about the confidence I’ve gained! Looking in the mirror and taking selfies is something I absolutely dreaded in the past. Now, you can’t keep me out of the mirror and I can own up to being that girl who has tons and tons of selfies in their gallery.

They say losing weight is hard. In my opinion, maintaining the weight you’ve lost is the hardest. I have to push every single day in order to maintain my progress. I’ve had plenty of good days on my journey, and as we all know, bad days are unfortunately inevitable. When things get hard, I have to rely on my discipline to keep going. I’ll be honest, motivation isn’t enough to fuel your fire. You have to fight mentally for what you want on a daily basis. I realized early on that results aren’t just given to you. Throughout this journey, I’ve learned not to be so hard on myself. I allow myself to have that extra cookie. I don’t stress out if my nutrition isn’t perfect or I skip my workout for the day. Why? Because this journey is a marathon and not a sprint.

A lifestyle change should be about being the best version of yourself, learning what works best for you, and loving yourself unconditionally Don’t go on a weight loss journey just to lose weight. Do it for all those times you cried while looking at your reflection.Do it for all those days you said “How did I let myself get this way?!” Do it for better health!

Jan 2016 – Weight Loss Story: Marie lost 23 pounds and saw a huge difference on her midsection. She believes the saying that “Slow and steady wins the race.” Wanting to be more active and live a healthier lifestyle for her family, she focused on changing her eating habits and working out with DVD programs. Check out her story…

marie before and after

Hi, my name is Marie. To start, let me say that losing weight has never been easy for me. There have been many times where I lost weight quickly, only to gain it back even quicker.  In January 2015, I weighed 193 pounds at 5’5″ tall. I couldn’t stand to look at myself in the mirror, because what I saw wasn’t who I wanted to be. I decided the day I took the picture in the left that I was going to change my eating habits and workout every single day. I knew that weight loss would happen, but honestly that wasn’t the only thing on my mind. Becoming more healthy and active for myself, my two daughters, and my fiancé was my main goal. That is what motivates me daily.

I cut out all juice, candy, dairy products, and everything else that was unhealthy for me. Now I know that my body feels so much better when I fuel it with lean meat, protein shakes, fruits, and veggies. Honestly, I don’t see how I lived without it!

I exercised 5-6 times a week. The types of exercises that I did were cardio and strength training. I also used programs such as; Walk at Home with Leslie Sansone, 30 Day Shred with Jillian Michaels, and 21 Day Fix with Autumn Calabrese.

My current weight is 170 pounds. It has taken almost a year for me to get where I’m at now but I’m absolutely okay with that. I’ve always believed in the saying, “Slow and steady wins the race”, because its so true. I’m not where I want to be yet, but I’m so thankful that I’m not where I used to be!

To anyone that really wants to lose weight, I say, “YOU CAN DO IT!” Don’t ever think that just because you’ve tried and failed more than once that you will never lose weight. I’ve tried and failed more times than I would like to admit, but look where I’m at now! I never gave up and you shouldn’t either! Forget about your past and don’t think too far into the future. Focus on doing your best and being the best you can be TODAY! If I can do it, then so can you!

I have an Instagram fitness page: @mariefit25 where I give tips on how to lose weight.

Losing weight isn’t easy at all but it is SO worth it! I’m glad I decided to change my life for the better.. ✨If I can do it, so can you!✨

A photo posted by M a r i e 60+lbs ⬇ (@mariefit25) on Jul 5, 2016 at 6:21am PDT

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  1. Teana says

    January 31, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    Thanks for sharing such an amazing journey.
    I’m finding it difficult to get started and I hate the way I look .
    Unsure how to get started

    Reply
    • Marie says

      January 31, 2016 at 9:46 pm

      Hey! I would love to give you some tips on where to start! If you have an Instagram or Facebook, please message me if you would like. My name on there is @mariefit25

      Reply
      • Patricia says

        December 5, 2016 at 2:18 am

        How did you get started

        Reply
      • Sharon Walker says

        November 20, 2017 at 8:33 pm

        Hi Marie
        I’m in similarly position around 254lb tried everything don’t know where to begin please help sharon walker instsgram

        Reply
    • Linette says

      February 5, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      Why does it always seem so hard? I struggle it seems in ways that no one around me understands.

      Reply
  2. jada says

    February 1, 2016 at 2:41 am

    Please contact me

    Reply
  3. Lisa Davis says

    February 1, 2016 at 2:56 am

    Thank you so much for sharing it has been a struggle , you have motivated me and gave me that push and desire .Thank you so much .You look fantastic and blessings to you on your journey

    Reply
  4. Beatrice valsin says

    February 1, 2016 at 5:59 am

    I’m trying to lose weight at least 45 pounds , but it’s hard for I try everything idk what to do next , maybe cause I have asthma. I can’t afford to buy weight loss program I’m on a fix income, and it always say join free but the food and rinks are very high

    Reply
    • Marie says

      February 1, 2016 at 9:42 am

      Hi! Do you have access to YouTube? If so, you can search for Jillian Michaels and Leslie Sansone workouts on there. They’re also free 😊

      Reply
  5. Lisa says

    February 1, 2016 at 11:51 am

    Congrats Marie!

    Your success is AMAZING! Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.

    Stay happy, healthy and whole

    Reply
  6. Sharon says

    February 5, 2016 at 11:26 am

    Thanks for your story! It really hit home for me, especially the last paragraph because I have tried and failed so many times. I was feeling hopeless about losing weight. Thanks for your inspiration!!

    Reply
  7. jojo says

    February 5, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    this awesome especially the belly , eish i am struggling

    Reply
  8. Cynthia says

    February 8, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    I think the same holds true for most of us with weight issues, try and fail. The key is that if you keep trying you will eventually succeed as we see in your case. congrats on your success and never forget how hard it was to get there, so you don’t ease back into a weight gain. I’ve heard maintaining is harder than losing, so the journey continues. wishing you every success.

    Reply
  9. Savannah James says

    January 31, 2017 at 4:49 pm

    What did you do specifically for your stomach?

    Reply
  10. mila kuntu says

    February 2, 2017 at 1:25 am

    I’m interested in your company. Is there anymore information you have to give out? OR is it all on line.

    Thank you.

    Reply
  11. Delisha Tillman says

    July 7, 2017 at 11:30 pm

    This is so awesome, thank you for sharing your story. I really needed this. I have tried so many times but I think you for reminding me that it’s ok to start over. Thank you again

    Reply

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