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Ashley lost 75 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Ashley lost 75 pounds with healthy eating habits and exercise. She simply wanted to be comfortable in her skin and wear the clothes she likes. Maintaining proper nutrition has been the biggest challenge she faced during her two year journey, but she put in the work and figured it out.

Ashley lost 74 pounds

What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up?
My motivation was being comfortable in my skin and being to wear what I want. 

What has inspired me to keep going after two years and a pandemic are my supporters because I know that I was also trying to figure it out at one time. I didn’t know what to do or where to start. I had to jump in and go. 

How did you change your eating habits?
I completely changed my eating habits. I even tried a few diets that aided in my weight loss. Now that I’m at my goal size and weight, it’s more about learning to eat so that my body gets the proper nutrition but also to maintain my gains and ideal look. I follow a high protein, low carb diet with one day of fasting on the weekend. 

What did your workout routine consist of? How often did you work out?
My routine consists of 3 days of weight training and 1 to 2 days of cardio.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My starting weight was 230 pounds. My current weight is 155 pounds.

Ashley lost 74 pounds

What is your height?
I’m 5’5″

When did you start your journey? How long did your transformation take?
I started my journey in January 2019. I have currently been working on my transformation for two years, since Feb 12, 2021.

Is weight loss surgery part of your journey?
No, weight loss surgery wasn’t a part of my journey. 

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
The biggest lesson I’ve learned is proper nutrition is key. You don’t want to be on a diet for months, and then once you lose the weight, you don’t know how to eat to maintain. Nutrition has been the biggest obstacle for me thus far and is still a challenge. Everybody’s body is different, so learning you and what your body loves is key.

What advice do you have for women who want to lose weight?
Use others as motivation but never compare yourself to anyone else. Everyone has a different look and aesthetic. 

Set small goals at first, and they will add up to a big one. If you mess up one day, don’t give up. It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it in the long run.

Instagram: @_ashbfitt__

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Chara lost 115 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Chara lost 115 pounds. She wanted to gain confidence and feel better physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Over the course of 2 1/2 years, she used low carb meals and exercise to transform her lifestyle.

Chara before and after

What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up?
My motivation was to gain more confidence and feel better physically, emotionally, and spiritually. 

How did you change your eating habits?
I began with a very low carb diet. Progressively I added in carbs, eventually getting up to about 60-75 grams per day. 

What did your workout routine consist of? How often did you work out?
I mostly did cardio at the very beginning of my journey for about an hour a day, 5-6 days a week. I did two-a-days on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My starting weight was 320 pounds, and now I weigh 205 pounds.

What is your height?
I’m 5’9″.

When did you start your journey? How long did your transformation take?
I started my journey at the end of 2017. It took me about 2 1/2 years. 

Is weight loss surgery part of your journey?
No, surgery was not a part of my journey. 

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
I’ve learned to be honest yet kind to myself. I learned that self-care is more than just spa days. For me, self-care means disciplining myself to become a healthier person.

What advice do you have for women who want to lose weight?
Take your time! It is not a race! Be patient and learn your body. You can be your biggest enemy or your biggest supporter. You have to choose. 

Instagram: @charanahir_

Chara before and after

Felecia lost 31 pounds

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Felecia lost 31 pounds. This mother of four battled with the pounds for most of her adult life. In April 2020, she began her lifestyle change by going vegan. She also live streams her morning walks to motivate and encourage people.

Felecia before and after

My name is Felecia, and I’m from Buffalo, NY. I’m a 35 year old wife and mother of 4. I have battled with my weight for almost all of my adult life. I began 2020, weighing 317 pounds and wearing a size 3X t-shirt. Today, I can wear an XL t-shirt, and I weigh 286 pounds.

After lots of consideration, I became a Vegan on 4/25/2020, but that only knocked off 3 pounds. I quickly realized that cutting out meat and animal products wasn’t good enough, so I began walking the park at the end of May. I started with very short walks. Then, I gradually increased my distance, and now I walk 5 miles per day. 

What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up?
What inspired me was the fact that my morning walks were encouraging and inspiring so many other people to do the same. When I went to the park, I’d go live on Facebook for the first few minutes to encourage my viewers to get up and get active. 

Felecia before and after

How often do you workout?
My morning walks are 5-6 days per week.

What is your height?
I am 5 feet, 7 inches tall.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that you can truly do whatever you set your mind to. It all begins with a made-up mind. 

What advice would you like to share with women who want to lose weight?
My advice to another woman who desires to lose weight is to just get up and begin. If it’s an extra trip up and down the stairs, a walk around the block, or a trip to the park, get started. It gets easier once you begin. You CAN do it!

I’m grateful to God for the strength to push past how I feel. I pray I can motivate and encourage someone else. 

Instagram: @lady_groomes

Felecia before and after

Amie lost 95 pounds

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Update Dec 2020: Amie has lost 120+ pounds. Check out her recent update from Instagram. 

 
 
 
 
 
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Transformation of the Day: Amie lost 95 pounds. Her journey has spanned several years and several challenges, including her mother passing due to Breast Cancer and having a child after being told she couldn’t. She got results by completely cutting out junk food and making fitness a big part of her new lifestyle.

Amie before and after

What was your motivation?
My motivation was simply the fact that I knew deep down inside that I could be better than I was. I grew up as the “fat kid.” For a long time, I was satisfied and even told myself that “I don’t want to be skinny.”, or “I could never get that small. I have big bones.” Along my journey, there have been many “ah-ha” moments. I started working in an office called “the HOTTIE Law Firm” because of all the beautiful women who worked there. They were all skinny, except for me. 

During that time, I talked to my cousin who told me he went to the gym at 5 am every day. I thought to myself, “If he can do it, then I can too.” Also, I was up late one night, and Shaun T came on TV, saying that all I needed was 60 days. I thought, “I can do anything for 60 days.” 

Around the same time, my mother was diagnosed with stage 4 Breast Cancer (2012). I knew that I had to make a change and that the Universe was speaking to me. I started the Insanity program that year. I did three rounds and lost around 65 pounds. I even did Insanity the day after my mother died. Then, I took a long break, got married, and gained weight. 

When we found out we couldn’t have a baby, I decided to once again focus on taking care of my body. I lost 72 pounds by running and doing Crossfit and got down to my smallest weight of 212 pounds. Then, I got PREGNANT! 

We had the most beautiful son, and I had the most beautiful spare tire because I gained back every ounce of weight I lost! That was four years ago. I know that if I want to be around for my son that I have to make better choices. I want him to want to be healthy and know what healthy looks like. 

Amie before and after

What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up?
What inspires me now is the healing that my body and my mind are going through. What inspires me are the changes that I’m seeing in the way I think about myself, the amount of love I have for myself, and the amount of respect I’ve gained from myself. What inspires me is my son’s smile. And… another thing that inspires me, honestly, is that I know I’m going to have a hot body!

How did you change your eating habits?
I’ve drastically changed my eating. I no longer eat junk food. I used to binge on all the “good” stuff: chocolate chip cookies, milkshakes, Oreo cookies, french fries, cake, anything baked, and the big fat yeast roll! I was totally a bread-a-holic. I used to order half a dozen rolls from Texas Roadhouse and eat them as dinner. I no longer do any of that stuff. I drink around 200 oz of water a day, and I eat very clean. I no longer crave all of the bad stuff that I used to abuse my body with. 

What did your workout routine consist of? How often did you work out?
I work out twice a week, six days a week, and once on Sundays. I usually do a run/walk through my neighborhood. I’ve started Insanity again during the pandemic. Insanity is my permanent workout. I no longer even see a need to count the days.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My starting weight (my highest weight) had to be around 300 pounds. The first time I got on a scale in 2012, it was 288 pounds, and I had lost weight by then. The last time I weighed in, I weighed 205 pounds. My transformation is still in progress.

What is your height?
5’4″

Is weight loss surgery part of your journey?
No. 

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
If you’re alive, then the fight is not over. In fact, it’s only just begun. Once you make up your mind, and you really get going, then you won’t let anything stop you.

What advice do you have for women who want to lose weight?
I feel like I’ve been on this journey my entire life. Always on some diet, I feel like I’ve tried everything. The one thing that has worked is really looking inside and dealing with why I have carried my weight for so long. Not necessarily why I want to lose it, but why have I allowed it to protect me and what has it protected me from. 

I’ve done a lot of soul searching on the last leg of this journey. So, my advice is to look inside and not be afraid of who you find because she is sexy!

Instagram: @heyyall_clarkandamie

Amie before and after

Arielle lost 55 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Arielle lost 55 pounds in 6 months. This Alpha Kappa Alpha soror was determined to be a healthier, more confident version of herself. By working out 5 days a week, keeping track of her calories, and using the Couch to 5k program, she transformed. Check out her weight loss journey.

arielle before and after

Height: 5’3″
Starting weight: 230 pounds
Current weight: 175 pounds
Goal weight: 150 pounds

What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going even during the tough times?
I struggled with weight loss my entire life and was never able to keep off the pounds. I tried countless diets and cleanses that all failed. I finally decided that enough was enough. Having my dream body is what motivated me to change. Every time I wanted to give up, I closed my eyes and imagined a healthier, more confident version of myself.

How did you change your eating habits? What did your workout routine look like?
I began to work out for 45 minutes each day, 5 days per week. I ate 1200 calories per day and used MyFitnessPal to count my calories (along with Fitbit).

I traded pasta for zoodles. I ate tons of quinoa salads with spinach and kale chips with black bean salsa. I also stopped drinking alcohol altogether. I was never a fan of desserts, so that wasn’t an issue. I stopped drinking juice and I only drank water instead. I cut out white flour pasta, rice, and white bread, and ate whole wheat and multigrain pasta instead.

I ran 3 days per week using the Couch to 5k program and went to the gym 5 days per week. I alternated between cardio and 45 minute classes weight training at Fitness First.

Starting weight/Current weight
In January 2018, I weighed 230 pounds and I currently weigh 175 pounds. It took me 6 months to lose 55 pounds! It took dedication and saying no to brunches, happy hours and dinners to reach my goals. I found that my social life was centered around dinners and social outings that required drinking and eating.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned?
The biggest lesson that I’ve learned is that weight loss is truly mind-over-matter. Once I set my mind on losing weight, I did it. Like Nike… just do it!

What advice do you have for other women who want to lose weight?
Honestly, there’s nothing to it but to do it. It may sound a bit cliche, but once you mentally convince yourself that you are ready for change, losing weight is easy. You have to have unwavering faith that you will reach your goal by any means necessary.

Instagram: @iamellerubie

arielle before and after

Tammy lost 35 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Tammy lost 35 pounds. A family history of illness, her cousin experiencing a stroke and the loss of her grandfather to heart disease served as major motivation for this mom. She found a plan that focuses on healthy meal prep and that allowed her to workout at home. Check out how released the weight.

tammy before and after

What was your motivation? What inspired you when you wanted to give up?
I lost my grandfather in 2016 to heart disease. Shortly after that, my cousin had a massive stroke at 41 years old. Also, my family has a predisposition to diabetes. I wanted to make changes to ensure that I would be around to see my kids grow up and not have to miss out the on things we love to do because of illness, medication, obesity or fatigue. My children give me hope and they inspire me to keep going. They tell me I’m doing a great job and it pushes me to keep setting a good example for them.

How did you change your eating habits?
I changed my eating habits with an exercise and meal plan designed by Beachbody called the 21 Day Fix. I stopped eating fast food and started eating more lean protein. I almost completely removed  junk and sweets.

What did your workout routines look like?
I work out 30 minutes a day at home doing cardio, weight training and endurance exercises. I follow home based workouts that target your core and help you build lean muscle.

Starting weight/Current weight
My starting weight was 165 pounds and my current weight is 130 pounds. My height is 5’1″. No surgery, just proper nutrition and exercise.

How long did your transformation take?
I started in July 2016 and it took me 9 months to reach my goal.

What advice do you have for other people who want to lose weight?
Don’t focus on weight loss or the scale. Instead, focus on being healthy! Make a lifestyle change so that you can stick with it!

Instagram: @tammy_styles

Tammy lost 35 pounds

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Brakia lost 90 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Brakia lost 90 pounds. At the age of 16, she had been picked on and treated so badly that she was almost on the verge of suicide. With strength, dedication and healthy habits, she transformed her body and her mindset over the course of 5+ years. Check out her awesome story.

brakia weight loss

What was your motivation?
My motivation to lose weight kicked in at the age of 16. I was at my limit after getting picked on in high school, and was practically on the verge of suicide. People constantly looked down on me as if I was insignificant, or simply because I was fat and considered less than a person. Throughout this journey, there have been many times when I’ve felt like giving up. However,
when I look back at my pictures, realize how far I’ve come and see how I’ve inspired many other people to lose weight, that drives me to keep pushing towards my weight loss goals.

How did you change your eating habits? 
I never used a specific weight loss program or plan. I started cutting out bread, sweets and fried foods altogether. Simultaneously, I increased my protein intake significantly. I had been eating more toxic, harmful, processed carbohydrates than I was eating meat and protein, so I changed that. Furthermore, I do not use or believe in diets. They only give you quick results that will not
last.

What did your workout routine look like?
When I first began working out, I started by walking outside in my neighborhood, because that’s all I could do at the age of 16. Whenever I did get a chance, I would walk 3/4 laps at a local track. Walking led to me picking up my feet, which led to jogging, which eventually led to running. In addition to this, I had old Billy Blanks Tae-bo tapes that I worked out to. I worked out between 2-4 times a day.

Starting weight/Current weight
My starting weight was 230 pounds and currently 138-140 pounds. I have never had weight loss surgery or taken any diet pills. My weight loss was all natural, through proper nutrition and exercise. My height is 5’4″.

How long did your transformation take?
I started my journey the summer before my senior year of high school, back in 2011. It took me approximately 5 years to lose 90lbs. Yes, I could’ve lost it a lot sooner. So, why did it take so long? I wanted to make sure that I could sustain the weight loss. So many people lose weight
and gain it all back, plus more!

Upon entering college, I’d already lost a total of 60 lbs. Every summer when I would come
home from college and aim for losing approximately 15-20 lbs. Then, when I was back at college, I would just sustain my weight as best as I could.

What advice do you have for other people who want to lose weight?
Consistency and dedication are key features to losing weight. You have to remain consistent in order to see results. Whether you want to feel better about yourself or you’re motivated by health reasons, you have to remain dedicated and want this for yourself. No matter how tough this journey gets or how bad the pain of exercise hurts, remain committed. Keep asking yourself, “How bad do you want it?” You also have to envision yourself in the future and go after that goal.

Lastly, patience is key, because you may not see results right away. You may even plateau and stop seeing results for a short period of time. Either way, be patient about seeing progress. The body takes time to adjust and change.

You’ll find more pictures from my weight loss journey at bmoorefitclub.com

Instagram: @kedykatt

brakia lost 90 pounds

Camille lost 39 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Camille lost 39 pounds, going from a size 14 to a size 10. For years, she put all of her focus on caring for others, and stopped caring for her own needs. Depression, irritable bowel syndrome and anxiety piled on along with the pounds. When she made herself a priority, she was able to turn her life around. Check out her story.

Camille weight loss story

Before photo: On May 16, 2016, my weight was 206 pounds
After photo: March 24, 2017 , current weight of 167 pounds

I’m proud to say that I will be 48 years old this year. I feel as if I’m getting younger. For years, I stopped focusing on myself and let my family completely consume me. As the weight gain spiraled out of control, so did my self esteem, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal pains and anxiety. At the end of 2016, I started to have chest pain and was also diagnosed with diverticulosis. I had to do some real soul searching as to why  my body was betraying me. The answer was simple, I was unhappy. The moment I said realized that I was unhappy, accepted it and told my husband, everything in me changed.

I told my husband that the time had come for me to put myself as a priority. My children have been extremely supportive. They see the changes in my mind and body, and that makes them happy. They understand that mom is going to the gym after work. I’m thankful they are old enough to take on more responsibility when it comes to caring for themselves.

In the past, I was always very active. I’d been majorette, cheerleader and a dancer. I also worked out constantly. My weight really started to escalate 13 years ago after having my 3rd child and becoming a nurse. Drug reps would bring Boston Market, pizza, Panera and pasta for us so that we would stay and listen to their presentations.

In the beginning, I decided that I was going to start taking walks. I live in the suburbs with winding roads and hills. Each day that I walked, I’d add another corner or stop sign. Once I would return home, I was clocking in 2-3 miles. It was so effortless. Once the weather got cold, I started going to the gym. I’m still taking classes I have access to the gym at my university.

Every workout consists of being in fat burning mode on the treadmill or elliptical for 35 minutes. During every workout, I do 3 sets of 15 on the abdominal weight machine. I alternate each workout with upper and lower weight traning machines, doing 3 sets of 15. I try to go to the  gym 3-4 days a week. Sometimes, I go every other day for muscle recovery.

My eating habits have changed also. I eat on a dessert plate for portion control and I don’t east anything white [white bread, white rice, etc]. At work, I have soup and salad for lunch. I was never really a lover of sweets, but I do enjoy a glass of wine. Any bread, pasta or rice I eat is whole grain. I don’t eat fried foods and dinner is usually a protein and veggie.

My journey has taken 7 months so far. I set my goal weigh at 165 pounds and I’m 5’5″ tall. I’m down from a size 14 to a size 10.

My inspiration was my happiness and seeing myself evolving, mentally and physically, into my old self. Now I’m more mature and overall I feel better inside and out. Seeing results keeps me going and the fear of gaining weight back is my motivation.

If you do some soul searching and if you are honest with yourself, you may find your revelation. I’m a foodie. I had to learn I eat to live, not live to eat. Know that you can eat what you want with moderation. You MUST make up your mind that you’ve had enough and want to lose the weight.

Instagram: @crrez4

Diveonne lost 29 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Diveonne (aka Samanthia) lost 29.6 pounds, going from a size 12 to a size 6. Her inspiration was her Father, who lost his life in 2016 to a tragic train accident. He lost about 50 pounds by going to the local YMCA and changing his diet before he passed. She got help from an online traning program and committed to transforming her eating habits and working out. Check out her awesome story. (…and a video below)

Diveonne weight loss story

Age: 31
Height: 5’2″
Starting weight: 170.6 pounds
Current Weight: 141 pounds
Weight Lost: 29.6 pounds
Starting Dress Size: 12
Current Dress Size: 6
Representing: Hamilton, OH

What was your motivation?
My motivation was to lose the pounds that I had gained since losing weight in early 2016. I originally lost about 40 pounds in the time frame, around Nov 2015 to Apr 2017. Shortly after my father’s passing, I gained about 20 of those pounds back. At that time my lowest weight was around 156 pounds, and I was very proud of that because I had never reached that level in my adult life.

What inspired you to start your weight loss journey?
My inspiration for my journey was my Dad, who recently lost his life in Jul 2016 to a tragic train accident. He had not too long ago lost about 50 pounds on his own regularly going to the local YMCA and changing his diet. Watching his progress motivated me to feel that it was something I could definitely do. One of the last pictures we have together is of me, him and my Mom at the gym. He was proud of me for what I had done so far and I couldn’t let him down.

How did you change your eating habits?
I started to eat more by eating on a schedule of every 2 hours, about 5-6 times a day. When I started, I would set snack, dinner and lunch alarms to get through the day. Now, I am more aware of timing and don’t need them. Before I started this journey, I would rarely eat breakfast and skipped meals most times, because of a busy schedule.

Sometimes I team meal prep with my fiancé so that I am ready to grab and go. It reduces the urge to stray from my plan. If I do go to a restaurant, I always make sure to customize my order to reduce calories. I also ask them cut my portion in half and box it immediately, so I am not tempted to clear the plate. For example, I would order a grilled chicken dish, but have the sauce kept on the side or a side of broccoli. I’d also request it not be cooked in butter. At home, butter is no longer used to cook and it is olive oil or olive oil cooking spray instead (I Can’t Believe it’s Not Butter spray is a good replacement). I use Pinterest a lot to find recipes or replacements for things that I used to eat that weren’t necessarily the best in terms of nutritional value.

Diveonne weight loss

I stopped eating beef, pork, fast food, fried foods, ice cream, pasta, and brown skin potatoes. I also stopped drinking juice and alcoholic beverages, while increasing my water intake to 80 – 96 ounces a day. I started eating more lean meats, adding lamb into the mix and adding a fiber to meals at least twice a day. I am limited when it comes to lean meats, because I am allergic to seafood. So, I mostly stick to boneless, skinless chicken breasts, ground turkey and turkey bacon. I have also tried veal and duck. As a pasta replacement, I have been eating spiralized zucchini noodles and spaghetti squash. I often use whole wheat tortillas in replacement of bread and whole grain English muffins in place of biscuits. I cut out the cereals that I used to love (that weren’t doing me any good), like Frosted Flakes, Fruity Pebbles, Captain Crunch, etc. Now, I eat cereals with more protein and fiber, such as Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch, Cheerios Protein, Frosted Mini Wheats, and Fiber One flakes.

What did your workouts consist of?
My workout mainly consisted of the resistance training and HIIT training regimen given to me by my online trainer “King of the Fire“. First, starting at 1 hour and increasing to 1 hour and 30 minutes. I am currently working out 6 days a week. I also incorporate Zumba into my routine, as I am an instructor.

How long did your transformation take?
My transformation took about 2 months or so. I started seeing results about a month in and that let me know I was on the right track.

What advice do you have for others who want to lose weight?
My advice is to set realistic goals for both nutrition and workouts. Write it down or put it somewhere where it can be visualized and become real. Monitor your journey regularly with progress pictures, celebrate the small victories and stay consistent. Don’t let the scale dictate your life! No matter what the obstacles or setbacks, continue on and move forward. There is no one who can stop you but yourself. Once you realize that you are the only competition, your one and only main goal will be to push past your fears and take yourself to the highest level you can go. We often get lost in small things, like thinking about all the “what ifs” and “what could go wrong” in a situation vs trusting ourselves and the process. Don’t compare yourself to others, because we are all different people with different capabilities. Make your journey personal and remember it is for YOU! Be the best version of yourself and not a second rate version of someone else. One Workout at a Time – One Meal at a Time – One Day at a Time (that’s my mantra)

Why did the “Fitness on Fire” Online Training Program work for you vs other programs you’ve tried before?
The Fitness on Fire Program worked for me because of the direct guidance I’m receiving on a regular basis. I was given a full plan that was laid out for me and all I had to do is follow it. I am a self motivated, achievement type of individual. When something is mapped out for me and I have specific instructions, I get it done above and beyond. The Dream Team is what I will forever call the Nutritionist Guru and Fire because all the tools are provided for you. All it takes is to put it into action and watch the results!

Instagram: @Diveonne
Facebook: DashWithDiveonne

Trainer and Nutritionist: www.fitnessonfireonlinetraining.com

 

Michelle lost 41 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Michelle lost 41 pounds. Health was her main motivation. Being overweight made her asthma worse and other health issues were knocking at the door. As she released the weight, she shared her transformation story online. Inspiring others helped her to push during the hard times.

michelle before and after

What was your motivation?
My main motivation to get started was my health. I was born with asthma and my weight made it worse. With other health issues mounting, I had to make a change. As I dropped the weight and my health got better, I became a motivation for others. Knowing that other people were looking to me as inspiration kept me going when I wanted to quit.

How did you change your eating habits?
My eating didn’t change right away. It wasn’t until I started seeing minor changes that I decided that this was only going to work if I was willing to give it my all. I first gave up fast food and sodas. Then, I gave up junk food shortly after that. I didn’t follow a specific food plan. My typical meal consists of protein and veggies, as well as healthy snacks throughout the day, like nuts and fresh fruit.

What was your workout routine?
When I first started this journey, I worked out 4 days a week. My workouts would consist of 1 leg day, 1 upper body day, 1 day for cardio/core, and 1 day doing a total body workout.

Starting weight/Current weight
My starting weight was 245 pounds and my current weight is 204 pounds. My height is 5’9″.

How long did your journey take?
I started this journey on Sept. 10, 2011. My transformation took about 9 months.

What advice would you give to other people who want to lose weight?
For those who want to lose weight, my advice would be just start. If you’re waiting for the right time, you’ll always be waiting.

Instagram: @dipped_in_chelle

michelle before and after