Today’s weight loss success story: Marisha released 45 pounds. She says, “I like the term releasing, because it means you let the weight go for good.” She embraced a plant-based diet and worked out regularly for lifestyle change. Here is what she shared about her journey:
“In 2012, I finally saw how I let myself go after looking at some photos I had taken and I wasn’t happy with it, especially because I had a long history of being a track and field athlete. I decided to make smarter choices right away with what I ate and working out. I boosted my health by switching to a vegetarian lifestyle and I am currently in transition to becoming a vegan. My #1 MOTIVATION was and is my grandmother who passed in April 2012. I watched her life fail before my eyes due to diabetes. It was a wake up call for me that if I didn’t stop what I was doing, I would be the same way at an earlier age. I eliminated most processed foods and drinks and eat mostly fresh produce and a lot of water. I started out working out at home with a variety of DVDs (Jillian Michaels DVDs are the best. She is a BEAST!). I utilized the outdoors and participated in different workout classes. I subscribed to a few great workout coaches on YouTube and I cut out workouts out of the health magazines to have handy when I travel. I love change and challenges when it comes to working out, so I switch up often. My starting weight was 218 pounds and I am at my first goal weight of 173 pounds. When I got serious it took me about year to transform. Advice to others working on a transition…Be the CHANGE you want to see in those important to you. It’s a lifestyle so don’t expect results over night and it NEVER gets EASY you just get BETTER. #STAYFOCUSED #STAYSTRONG
#STAYHEALTHY”