Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: LaShay lost 70 pounds. This 6 foot tall diva embraced regular exercise, eating small meals, portion control and cleaning up her eating habits to lose the weight. Here is what she shared with us about her journey so far.
I’ve lost about 70 pounds in 7 months and have about 80 more to go to reach my desired size. I’ve gone from a size 28 to a size 22. My goal is size 16/18, depending on how I look and feel. I’m a 6 foot tall woman with a large frame. The middle photo in my before and after photo collage was my largest and the photo of me in the skirt my smallest so far.
I lost the weight by increasing my water intake and decreasing the beef, pork and sugars. I started making fruit and vegetable smoothies and cooking in olive oil. Making sure I got in 30 minutes of exercise daily was also essential. Walking was the most beneficial exercise for me. It was also important for me to sweat daily and eat several small meals or snacks every 2/3 hours. I learned to have healthy portions of things like nuts, citrus and other fruit and vegetables. For snacks, 100 calorie Greek yogurts by Yoplait were my favorite. For beverages, I drank green tea, no sodas, a few juices and other concoctions made of lemon juice, water, honey and cinnamon usually or fruit infused water. My journey is getting harder but I’m going to reach my goal.
My advice to others is, be aggressive and determined but be nice to yourself. Know that a cheat day here and there was not totally detrimental. Several of the weight loss plans I looked at encourage them.
Results, results, results! That’s all we want. It’s what we work for. If people don’t start to see results when they want to see them, many people will quit their efforts prematurely. If we aren’t seeing progress, it must not be working, Right? Not at all. Unfortunately, our bodies don’t care how fast the world is moving or what expectations the internet has given us, they move on their own time. When you’re working to drop a few pounds, the scale’s juggling act is enough to drive you mad. At least it can if you let it. You don’t need to burden yourself with unrealistic expectations about quick weight loss. Let’s go over 6 safe tips for slimming down when time is of the essence.
Hello, my name is Barbara and I am on a journey to get fit. My journey began last year after I had surgery on my shoulder. My daughter, Anyika had started a Boot camp Fitness Class and thought the stretching exercises would help me. I am 5 ft tall and was weighing almost 170 pounds. I had gained up to 177 but I lost 10 lbs after my surgery. After working out for a few months, I learned I was type II diabetic and I panicked. By then my daughter, Anyika, got her Zumba certification. I started working out with her class and lost 25 lbs. I did her class 2 to 3 days a week if my back wasn’t hurting really bad. She always modified my workouts. I have been on all type of diets and exercise but with her class, meal planning and fitness tips, I have maintained my weight loss for over a year now.
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