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How I Lost 50 Pounds Despite My Thyroid Condition. Although she had a major sweet tooth as a kid, Jenna Leveille always considered herself to be fit and athletic. But after she became pregnant with her daughter in , the global sales director at SpaFinder continued to put on weight. I would lose 20 lbs.
and gain back double. When her weight hit lbs. She adopted a high protein, low carb diet and began exercising. She reached her goal weight of lbs.
in , and created a Facebook community called " Getting Closer Everyday ," meant to inspire people's weight loss journeys and provide support. Nicole Ferrigno grew up thinking "that chips were a normal side dish, that pasta was a thrice-weekly dinner staple, and that fresh bread was a must for both lunch and dinner.
But by the time she was able to make more autonomous food choices, she was a "habitual eater. At her heaviest, Ferrigno weighed pounds, and when she was unpacking after moving back to her hometown, she saw an ad for Beachbody's "21 Day Fix," a program that combines portion-controlled eating with 30 minutes of exercise per day.
Ferrigno decided to try it out, and slowly but surely she slimmed down. By December , she had reached her goal weight of pounds. Although she primarily sticks to a diet of vegetables and small portions of carbs, "nothing is off-limits," allowing herself to splurge on bites of desserts or small bags of chips.
As a kid, Holly Wallis says she was always "chubby," but it wasn't until high school that she became an "emotional eater. When she was 48 years old, Wallis went in for her annual doctor's visit weighing lbs.
Her doctor wrote on the after-visit summary that she was "morbidly obese," and suggested options for how she could slim down. That day, she set a goal to lose half her weight by her 50th birthday.
She began a high-fat, moderate protein, low-carb keto diet and tracked her goals, eating habits and exercise in an app called " Lose It! After dropping to lbs. Scott Leopold attempted his first diet at 19 when he weighed lbs.
He was in college and often drank alcohol and finished the night off with foods such as chicken wings or sweets and chips. After he lost his first lbs. Leopold gradually put the weight back on and reached lbs. He always considered dieting again, but it wasn't until that he decided to make a lifestyle change since he couldn't catch up with his toddler.
He knew he wanted to be more active in his kids' lives, so he discovered Real Appeal , a digital weight loss program that provides you with coaches and support groups and helps set daily goals for diet and exercise. Leopold stuck to a strict calorie diet, and gradually increased it to 1, and went running or walking every day.
After dropping down to lbs. When Kara Cline started experiencing panic attacks after having her second child, she knew she needed to make a major life change to be healthier for her family. Cline told PEOPLE she worked out vigorously in high school, but when she went away to college, her routine changed.
In September , after spending a few months reforming her diet, Cline discovered Daily Burn, a health and fitness app that provides workout videos and nutritional guidance.
I really liked that it kept me intrigued and I didn't get bored. Cline said she did the workouts at home in her living room three to four times a week while her young kids were nearby. The trainers always offered modifications, so it felt more personable.
After losing nearly lbs. I moved to a new city. I kind of completely redid my whole entire life, but all for the better. I feel great and am no longer ashamed by my weight," she said.
Kevin Gendreau's motivation for losing weight was rooted in tragedy. Gendreau, who had reached lbs. by consuming "a diet full of bread, pasta and chips," told PEOPLE. How could I literally eat myself to death while my poor sister was fighting for her life?
The primary care physician started on a high-fat, low-carb diet and tracked his progress through MyFitnessPal. Sadly, his sister died in June On his new whole food diet, he saw "astonishing" results by eliminating processed carbs and sticking to fruits, vegetables, nuts, chicken, turkey, fish, eggs, non-fat Greek yogurt, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and non-caloric spices and seasoning.
After his weight hit a plateau, Dr. Gendreau turned to intermittent fasting, which helped him shed the last 50 lbs. of the lbs. he lost. He started eating from only 12 p. every day. Outside of that window, he would allow himself black tea, black coffee and water. He even began recommending his routine to patients.
Gendreau said. But he cautioned, "Intermittent fasting is safe for most people, but not everyone. You should definitely talk to your own doctor before starting any diet or exercise plan.
When Brianna Bernard got pregnant, she "used it as an excuse" to indulge in comfort foods. But after giving birth to her son, Bernard continued her poor eating habits and "didn't take the time for self-care," she said.
Bernard eventually signed up with a personal trainer at the gym, Bodies by Burgoon , and started training two to three times a week in weight lifting, plyometrics, boxing and more. She also revamped her diet, ditching her processed, carb-heavy meals for lean proteins, healthy fats and vegetables.
A year later, she had dropped lbs. and started powerlifting competitively. She even became a trainer at the gym that helped her lose weight. It's hard to even look back. It feels like a lifetime ago. Now I feel like there's nothing I can't do. If I can lose lbs. Rachel Saintfort had never let her weight be a source of stress.
However, she continued to gradually gain weight and reached her highest, lbs. Saintfort decided to try dieting, but nothing stuck. Then, in January , she got a wake-up call.
Her daughter, 10 years old at the time, said a classmate had called Saintfort "fat. At that moment it hit me that she's suffering, and she's being picked on or laughed at because of my laziness or my unhealthy choices," Saintfort said.
The case manager decided to cut out fast food and soda and started doing daily 3-mile walks around the lake in her town. She also started documenting her weight-loss journey on her Instagram account, MsLbs , and set a goal to drop lbs.
Less than 12 months later, she reached her goal. At lbs. After a "five- to seven-year" weight-loss journey, which included a lot of "trial and error," Pugh lost 93 lbs.
and found a new career. As a top model and an ambassador for David Beckham 's grooming brand House 99, Pugh told PEOPLE he focuses on a diet of micronutrients and good fats, along with manageable exercise.
As for life as an in-demand model and social media influencer : "This life is something I had never even thought to dream of," said the London-based Pugh. A self-described "binge eater," Mariah Stolfi reached lbs. by the 5th grade. The Wisconsinite also struggled with health issues. In her early teens, she was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome PCOS and sleep apnea.
at age In July , Stolfi, who was 19 years old at the time, decided to undergo vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery. After losing 84 lbs.
As for her best advice to those struggling with their weight: "This journey is 80 percent mental and 20 percent physical. If you don't fix your mindset you will not succeed on your weight loss journey.
Growing up, Kathleen Golding had always been overweight. By 21, she had turned to food as a "coping mechanism" while wrestling with anxiety and depression. She finally decided to make a change and turned to gastric bypass surgery, which she underwent in June I want to be healthy, but I need help,'" she said.
After the surgery, the weight began to "melt off," said Golding, who eventually dropped lbs. by making healthy dietary changes and exercising. Golding shared that she is finally at peace with her body. Growing up, Bonnie Wiles ate a lot of starchy foods, and by 18, she was over lbs.
The Fayetteville, Ark. Now I can't wait to go with my family to Hawaii, where I can show off my favorite body part — my arms. After a family hiking excursion proved too taxing for his lb.
frame, Jeremiah Peterson decided to change his lifestyle. It was a hard-hitting moment. He entered a transformation challenge for motivation. Then, switched over to a keto-based diet consisting of healthy fats, lean protein and green vegetables, started taking twice-daily hour-long hikes, and lifting weights.
Peterson ended up dropping 82 lbs. Robin Janes can't remember a time when she was ever small. Her real turning point, though, was when she realized she could no longer fit in the desks at her college and had to put her education on hold.
Ready for a change, Janes started with Isagenix meal replacement shakes and taught herself to cook healthy meals. She also began working out slowly, with short walks and swims. When she became lbs. lighter, Janes shared her love of playing volleyball and hitting the gym.
She also started working on her degree again. I can work anywhere. I'm not limited," Janes said. Now they're all open. As a child, food was one of the few constants in Melody Perdue 's life. I thought, 'Food is not going to leave me. With a diet of six to eight chocolate bars a day, fried chicken and macaroni and cheese, Perdue was lbs.
by age 29, was pre-diabetic, had sleep apnea and a mild form of polycystic ovary syndrome. But it wasn't until a life-threatening car accident in that she decided to make a change. Perdue signed up for Optavia, a packaged meal plan, and learned how to eat balanced meals of protein and three servings of vegetables.
That, along with minute walks, helped her lose lbs. Megan Rachow remembers the exact day she decided it was time for a change. I still remember the day that the switch flipped for me — July 19, — and I decided I was done living like this.
The Medina, Ohio, resident says up until that point she was drinking five or more cans of soda a day, eating large quantities of food and stopping at the drive-thru daily.
Spurred into action, Rachow shared that she started small, first cutting out soda and only eating food she cooked at home. my first week. After I had lost lbs. I became fascinated by fitness and seeing what new things I could accomplish with my body.
I do things that I never dreamed were possible like running races, lifting heavy weights and completing a sprint triathlon. After Mike Bauler's father-in-law went on life support following a heart attack in , the Madison, Wisc. This was the trigger for me as I knew if I didn't get my life together soon, I would be the next person in that hospital bed.
A few weeks after his father-in-law was admitted to the hospital, Bauler, who weighed lbs. at his heaviest, signed up at a local gym. He first focused on exercising and eventually made changes to his diet, sticking to 1, calories a day and smaller portion sizes for one year.
After losing weight, Bauler began running every day and completed endurance competitions like Ironman and Ragnar. in about 18 months so I have had to stay busy to keep it off," he said. I like to join training groups and training clubs because of the friendships and accountability it creates.
It would be easy for me to blow off a mile run at on a Friday morning, but I know I have two friends meeting me, who I would never let down. After reaching her highest weight of lbs. at 26 years old, Boston resident Katia Powell realized her own health didn't reflect her dreams of becoming a medical doctor.
Powell was overweight as a child, eating a diet full of processed foods and little water and vegetables.
In college, Powell shared she dramatically gained more weight. She joined her local YMCA, gradually increasing her workouts until she was going 4 to 5 days a week for 60 to 90 minutes. She also changed her eating habits, replacing sugary sweets with fresh fruit and vegetables.
Within the first six months she lost lbs. Powell, who has kept the weight off for more than a decade, said she now loves cycling, dance and yoga, and "if I am unable to attend the gym, I run or take a walk outside, or workout at home and do a high-intensity interval training.
My workout routine also includes meditation," she added. Sara Cloutier always felt like an outsider growing up. She weighed lbs. in high school, and never enjoyed shopping or playing sports with her friends.
After her first pregnancy with her daughter in , Cloutier hit lbs. and was ready for a change. and maintained a healthy weight through her second pregnancy in As she worked to get back into a postpartum fitness routine, Cloutier discovered Zumba and fell in love with group fitness classes.
Three weeks after her first class, she became a certified trainer and started teaching classes. By , the demand had gotten so large that she opened her own fitness studio and now runs it along with her full-time job. At the time of her interview with PEOPLE, Cloutier was getting ready for another big change — her third child.
Between her severe anxiety, depression and her weight — lbs. at her heaviest — Katie Bolden felt "ruined," mentally.
Then at age 26, Bolden was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome and learned she would have trouble conceiving a child. Just a few years later, in February , she went partially blind in one eye and found out she had pre-multiple sclerosis. Bolden started tracking everything she ate on MyFitnessPal and took up swimming, hiking and weightlifting.
After three and a half years, she lost lbs. and had her daughter. She also started a fitness blog and Instagram and even won a bodybuilding competition.
Transitioning out of the military and into life as a stay-at-home mom took a toll on Morgan Root 's body. She went from lbs. in just two years. When her son was 6 months old, the Richmond, Ga. I had trouble catching my breath; I had hip issues and a lot of body aches.
I couldn't walk like I should be able to walk. That excuse is now my motivation for everything I do. Weighing in at lbs. Gause was ready to make a change, and he immediately joined Live in Fitness, a residential weight loss community.
There, he completely revamped his diet plan to focus on lean proteins and vegetables and started exercising. In just over a year, he lost lbs. In , Samantha Call lost her father to heart disease. He was 48 years old and was affected by obesity.
Call, who was lbs. at the time, also struggled with her weight. In early , Call found success with Atkins and dropped down to lbs. after a year and a half. She maintained her weight loss for about seven years. Call began cooking healthy meals at home with her partner and devoted an hour before work to exercise.
Said the Callis, Maine resident: "It's part of my daily routine. Jason Cohen always struggled with his weight. At his highest, he hit nearly lbs. A big motivator to help him achieve and maintain his lbs.
weight loss was a private Facebook support group dubbed the "Missing Chins Run Club. At more than lbs. All I did was eat, go to work and watch my shows," she told PEOPLE.
Tired of feeling "lazy," she finally committed to losing weight in February She ordered Herbalife shakes and "never looked back. Sticking to a "strict" 1,—1, calorie-per-day diet and joining a gym helped her lose lbs.
She also shared her weight loss journey on Instagram. I was shy, but now I have so much more confidence, I have so much more energy," said the Spring Hill, Fla.
Laura Hyman 's weight reached lbs. because she was used to "taking care of everyone else but myself," the grandmother told PEOPLE. Along with her husband Myron, Hyman lost more than lbs.
using the Isagenix weight-loss program, which the retired Indio, Calif. and eats five times a day: two shakes, two snacks and one full meal.
The couple also started a week body transformation program at the beginning of their weight loss journeys.
Hyman, who was working out with a trainer 3 to 4 times per week, became a finalist in her sixth Isabody Challenge. Although she was happy and confident in her body, Jovana Borojevic was shocked when she finally stepped on a scale. and had developed fatty liver disease from her fast food-heavy diet, all while dealing with polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS , told PEOPLE.
The digital marketing strategist immediately cut out starchy carbs, refined foods, sugar and most packaged food. In a month she dropped almost 20 lbs. and started hitting the gym four to five times a week for weight training and cardio workouts.
A year and a half into her weight loss journey, Borojevic was down to lbs. Allie Ruby was determined to lose weight — and get her long-desired six-pack — after her poor college eating habits left her at lbs. But 98 lbs. later, she still wasn't happy.
I thought that would be a huge high, but it wasn't," Ruby told PEOPLE. She started weightlifting, which kept her in amazing shape but pushed her weight up again, this time with muscle.
Seeing the numbers creep back up the scale caused self-doubt. She switched from weightlifting to powerlifting, which requires extra weight, and was much happier. It's all about how strong you are," Ruby told PEOPLE. Janice "JJ" Jobity was always fit growing up, but when she was mistreated in a relationship, she turned to food to cope.
I just kind of tuned out of the world, and food became my everything. By , Jobity had hit her highest weight of lbs. and started feeling excruciating stomach pain. She decided to get healthy — mentally and physically — taking boot camp classes and seeking counseling to deal with her emotional issues.
Jobity cut out fried food and soda in favor of a diet focused on fruits, vegetables and lean protein. She also started working out six days a week. A lot of weight loss is mental. Naomi Teeter had struggled with her weight her whole life and found herself weighing more than lbs.
by the time she was She ignored her mounting health problems — painful water retention in both her knees, eczema breakouts and nightly bouts of acid reflux — until a doctor's visit that inspired her to make a change. She began keeping a food diary and joined a gym.
Teeter soon was physically capable of doing things she never thought possible, like running multiple half and full marathons, climbing a mountain and even sky diving.
But it wasn't until she ran a naked 5K that she learned to truly embrace her body. Teeter made healthy swaps for junk food and keeps track of her macronutrient intake. The Spokane, Wash. As far as advice, Teeter shared not to stress too much about what you're eating — instead focus on how much you're eating.
when she started having children, but her pregnancy weight brought her up to lbs. After having her second child, Tara Kavanagh knew she wanted to make a change. I wanted to experience new things and felt my size was holding me back. Kavanagh decided she did not want to undergo weight loss surgery after seeing relatives who ended up gaining their weight back.
She also swears by Jillian Michaels ' workouts. person, I just up the intensity level now to get my killer workout! Kavanagh suggested finding a workout you won't get bored with, commenting that "Jillian's workouts are always fun and I look forward to doing them.
For years, Helen Costa-Giles had no real motivation to lose some of her lb. body weight, despite concerns from her doctor. But in , her yearly checkup took a somber turn when the mom of two learned that she was on track to develop chronic health problems because of her size.
Determined, she immediately threw out all processed and preservative-filled foods and started eating a clean diet. In just six months, with no exercise, she dropped close to 90 lbs. Costa-Giles then added weightlifting to her days and fell in love.
I kind of got obsessed because for the first time in my life, my body was actually doing what I asked it to do. Costa-Giles began running free exercise classes in her hometown of San Antonio at 4 a.
I like to share my story because it's so relatable. Dustin LaJaunie has come a long way from the lbs. he once weighed. He's since lost lbs. and counting with the help of his younger brother Josh LaJaunie, who started the private Facebook support group called "Missing Chins Run Club.
The group is a safe place for people to share their stories and struggles and motivate one another to lose weight. Eating plan-based and running alongside his brother, Dustin compared the Missing Chins to the trips he and his brother used to take when going hunting.
The Gloucester, U. My mum had a stroke very young, and it scared us as a family. I didn't want to put my family through the same thing, so knew I had to do something. Marie Byrne credits doing at-home Jillian Michaels workouts and decreasing her portion sizes with helping her drop 70 lbs.
She also said having a partner with Parkinson's disease inspired her to get her health on track. What excuse did I have not to exercise when he didn't make any excuses? Byrne began counting calories and making sure she eats three healthy meals each day in addition to starting her mornings with Jillian Michaels' workouts at 5 a.
The office worker weighed lbs. by the time she was pregnant with her first child due to poor eating habits and a lack of physical activity. After complications from her C-section left her depressed, Brittany Greenslit started walking and doing Pilates and yoga to help lift her mood.
As soon as she was well enough, she began doing Jillian Michaels' workout DVDs. Greenslit started eating lots of fruits, veggies and protein. If she goes out, she orders a chicken salad instead of her former go-to order of a cheeseburger and French fries.
The St. Cloud, Minn. Alicia Steele , the longtime on-air host, gained weight when she went through menopause. She got inspired to lose weight when T-Tapp Method creator Teresa Tapp appeared on a PBS show she was hosting and decided to give her DVDs a try. Steele dropped four dress sizes using the program and kept the weight off for more than five years.
She "completely changed" her eating habits, and eats "lots of colorful, fresh food. Beyond spending 15 to 20 minutes each day working out with the T-Tapp DVDs, Steele's weight loss tip was to try dry brushing: "This helps with exfoliation, detoxification and improving circulation, which improves fascia fitness," she said.
Megan McGee began gaining weight when she got into an unhealthy relationship and stopped spending time with friends or going to the gym. After getting out of the relationship, she decided it was time to make a change — especially since she worked in the health profession.
The Middlesex, England-based nurse decided to join Slimming World to take control of her health. She preferred group exercise classes and began regularly meeting with a personal trainer.
McGee also went from skipping meals and snacking throughout the day to sticking to set meal times. Her biggest tip was to not be afraid to make a change: "There is nothing to lose and so much life to gain. Rebin Roy told PEOPLE she "could easily down a pitcher of margaritas and 20 buffalo wings at happy hour," and smoked a pack-and-a-half to two packs of cigarettes every day for 14 years.
While she quit smoking after getting pregnant with her first child in , she kept her unhealthy eating habits until she began having health problems after having her third child.
She joined WeightWatchers and dropped from lbs. by watching her portions. Roy began eating six small meals a day while allowing herself the occasional fast food burger by only eating half of it. To stay motivated, Roy has competed in bodybuilding competitions.
She also recommended using a slow cooker to prepare healthy meals. I'll put some chicken in in the morning and it's done for dinner. Hannah Jenkins shared that overeating was just part of her daily routine. After dinner, she'd continue to snack on packaged foods like ramen with cheese and more snack cakes.
But when she got to college, everything changed. She started her weight loss journey on New Year's Day
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She also maintained a strict eating plan, but still wasn't seeing the results she wanted. It wasn't until she switched to powerlifting and started consuming a more wholesome diet that she began losing weight and reaching her goals. She realized that it wasn't the numbers on the scale, but how she felt that truly mattered.
Not just that, but having more muscle gives you that 'toned look' a lot of women want. At age 25, Kassidy Riekens weighed pounds and started to struggle with her self-confidence.
While she was determined to take back control of her life, she knew she had to fix her bad habits first. For workouts, she did cardio three to five times and week and it helped to have support from her friends and family. With time, she's learned to do things in moderation and found creative ways to stay motivated.
She also took progress pictures. Despite trying multiple diets and exercise programs, Katie Bolden couldn't move the needle on the scale. Even after being diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS inshe struggled to make a change.
It wasn't until she went partially blind and was diagnosed with early symptoms of multiple sclerosisa chronic neurological disease, that she was forced to reevaluate her lifestyle.
So, Bolden started using the weight-loss app MyFitnessPal to track her nutrition intake and began adopting healthier eating habits. Simultaneously, she started swimming and hiking and eventually felt comfortable running and lifting weights. In three and a half years, Bolden lost pounds and credits her family for her weight loss motivation.
After suffering from a herniated disk in her lower back, Misty Mitchell's life fell apart. She lost her job and home and coped by drinking a lot of alcohol. It wasn't until Mitchell stepped on the scale that she realized how much her health was suffering.
In just over a year she lost pounds and now weighs a healthy pounds. Documenting her weight-loss on Instagram was her biggest motivator and encouraged her to continue on her journey. After being overweight her whole life, Rebecca Grafton Bardwell decided to make a change once and for all.
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: Weight management success stories| Weight Loss Before and After Photos, With Tips | There's no shortage of fad diets out there that can help you shed 20 or 30 pounds in a short amount of time but then don't offer a sustainable path forward, so you end up yo-yo-ing back to where you started or worse. The key to losing weight and keeping it off for good? Finding a diet and exercise plan you can stick with for life. Get inspired by these stories of long-term weight-loss success featuring real people who learned to love cleaner eating and found workouts they truly enjoy. Justin Simpson's weight-loss story begins where many do: with a health scare. Simpson was pounds, prediabetic and his cholesterol levels were through the roof — and he wasn't yet 30 years old. A decade later, Simpson has shed nearly pounds and is in the best shape of his life, but his journey has been something of a trial-and-error process marked by more than a few failed diets. Things turned around when Simpson found boxing , though. More than an exercise, boxing has become his profession, too — he's now a certified personal trainer with a nutrition specialization. Embracing this new lifestyle has helped Simpson keep the weight off for four years and help others do the same. Read about Simpson's journey in his own words , including how he makes a paleo diet work for him and how he stays motivated. For Kerri Hwang, all it took was one workout session and she was hooked. After years of struggling with her weight and trying just about every diet and supplement she could get her hands on, Hwang says she finally "found her people" — and the motivation she needed — among the barbells and medicine balls of her local gym. Hwang credits strength-training as the approach that's helped her lose about pounds and counting. A year and a half later, by her wedding date, Smith had lost pounds. Blogger Rebecca Grafton, 26, absolutely hated running, but she embraced the workout as a way to shape up before a vacation in Jamaica. She started running three times a week, increasing her duration on the treadmill as her stamina increased. And she coupled her workouts with a nutritious, balanced diet, too. Grafton stuck with her healthy habits long after her Jamaican vacation, and in two years she lost pounds. She recently ran a half marathon, like a badass. In , Katye Hennick started feeling insecure about her size. She decided to take her weight-loss goals seriously, and committed to working out six days a week first thing in the morning! In five years she lost 90 pounds, and she's healthier, happier, and stronger than ever. Kerry Swift, 27, started taking pictures of the healthy, balanced meals she was eating, and she shared the images with her thousands of followers. The "public" food diary kept Swift committed to a healthy diet, and she lost 84 pounds in 19 months. Lauren Haden, 22, made a few small, powerful changes to shed the Freshman Exercise became a regular part of her life, she started making conscious choices about what she ate, and she focused on building a healthy support system. By the time she graduated college, Haden had lost 36 pounds. SELF does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, and you should not take any action before consulting with a healthcare professional. Fitness Food Health Love Beauty Life Conditionally Shopping. Video Challenges Workouts Newsletter Signup. Save this story Save this story. Kassidy Linde was inspired to lose pounds after having her daughter. Instagram content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Lobke Meulemeester lost 72 pounds with the help of Instagram. Amber Johnson lost more than 40 pounds by doing the Whole30 program and working out. Courtesy of Amber Johnson. Most Popular. Pasquale "Pat" Brocco lost pounds by amping up his daily steps. Instagram possiblepat. Helen Woldemichael lost 45 pounds by making workouts a regular part of her lifestyle. Courtesy of Helen Woldemichael. Amanda Kurtz lost 30 pounds with the help of weight-loss surgery. Kathryn Dickie lost 40 pounds by hitting the gym and cutting back on excess sugar. Haley Smith lost pounds by cutting out late-night snacks and cooking for herself more. Rebecca Grafton lost pounds after she learned to love running. Courtesy of Rebecca Grafton. Kayte Hennick lost 90 pounds by committing to morning workouts. Kerry Swift lost 84 pounds by using Instagram as a food diary. Lauren Haden shed the Freshman 15 by being more conscious of her eating and exercise habits. Courtesy of Lauren Haden; Graphic by Dana Davenport. Topics weight loss weight loss journey fitness. This Upper-Body Move Hits Your Back, Biceps, and Core. 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Within three months, Barbara had lost 25 pounds and 11 inches off her body. Her overall health improved, too, as her blood work improved and she came down on many of her medications. Instead, she feels full and satisfied after every meal. Some research indicates that vegetarians and vegans have an easier time losing weight, and there is growing evidence that plant-based diets are healthier than other diets, making it a win-win. A well-balanced vegan or vegetarian weight loss plan helps ensure that you get all the important nutrients you need, while still promoting weight loss. Here are some of my favorite vegetarian and vegan weight loss success stories. Poorvi is an Indian vegetarian with a 6-year-old and a 2-year-old and a demanding job. Additionally, she took care of her kids during a global pandemic — and still managed to lose 16 lbs and a foot of fat from her body 15 inches across her body. Her waist is around three inches down and even more from her lower body. Poorvi is happy that she can more easily buy jeans. She used to be fit before having kids, but afterward, it was a struggle to keep it up. But after her second kid, she finally decided to do it. However, other things always came in the way. When the Covid crisis hit, Poorvi lost 6 pounds from just the stress, but quickly gained back 8 pounds. She found my program Slim Down Transformation and decided she wanted to lose weight badly enough. Poorvi appreciated that the program is inclusive of vegetarians and includes tasty food and the fact that she was able to do it with a full-time job and kids. Rachel, who at the time of going through my program was a working graduate student, had a busy lifestyle. In just one week, she was able to lose 8 lbs. She even stopped craving sugar. Having a professional who specializes in creating unique diet and workout plans which help you meet and surpass your weight loss goals is crucial. A seasoned weight loss coach will critically analyze your situation from a different angle and come up with the best approach for achieving optimum results. Being in a tightly knit weight loss community provides emotional and mental support, especially during the second stage of weight loss. Seeing little to no results can be discouraging and perhaps lead to emotional eating. During such a time, a weight loss community can provide a shoulder to lean on and help avoid succumbing to old habits. Consistency is a fundamental factor for achieving success. The more consistent you are at eating healthy, working out, and losing weight, the more momentum you build. Your struggles eventually turn into good habits and you start noticing weight loss. Consistency helps you develop self-control while making you more disciplined and focused on your goals. To increase your mental well-being, surround yourself with family members that share your weight loss goals. At times the weight loss journey can be overwhelming. Moreover, having a significant other who cares for you and encourages you throughout your weight loss journey can significantly boost your morale. It all starts with you. Having a positive mindset and attitude will help you achieve better results relatively faster. It helps you relax and remain focused on your goals. A positive mindset also helps you downplay minor challenges, setbacks, and inconveniences that could distract you from your main goal. Just like being consistent, small steps help you build momentum and deter decision fatigue. Always have smaller, realistic weight loss targets, rather than huge unrealistic targets that might lead to weight loss and muscle loss. Do not be afraid to review your goals if they seem far-fetched. Doing so will help you better manage your cognitive load and keep you committed to taking the necessary steps to achieve change and realizing your dreams. However, that largely depends on several factors such as age, nutrition, and hormonal imbalance. Age: Your metabolic rate decreases as you age. Body activity level is also significantly reduced. Nutrition: Healthy and nutritious foods help speed up weight loss. Protein-rich diets are highly recommended. Hormonal imbalance: Hormones such as Cortisol stress hormone , can lead to cravings, and stress eating which leads to excess weight retention. Now you know what some amazing weight loss success stories can look like. Think about it: if you lose just a bit of fat off your belly, your jeans will fit better. And that shows. If you lose weight rapidly, you might lose muscle. Plus, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services , eating fewer than calories a day can be harmful and can lead to dehydration, kidney infections, irregular periods, and sudden death. A review of long-term studies found that one-third to two-thirds of people who lose weight on diets gain back more weight than they had lost. When your metabolism slows down, it makes it harder to lose weight and sustain it. One of the main reasons most women sign up is because of how my weight loss programs seamlessly integrate with the different lifestyles, from different career women. My weight loss programs are built on a solid foundation and philosophy of no restriction, no deprivation, and no long hours at the gym. I provide a more holistic approach to weight loss backed by my vast and unmatched experience in behavioral and nutritional science. Food framework: Fully customized food framework geared to weight loss, which integrates with your lifestyle and career. Flexibility: No food deprivation and calorie counting. I craft unique meal plans that intrigue your taste buds while helping you lose weight. 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Schedule sweat sessions : Raising two girls keep me busy, so I have to be creative about fitting in exercise. My ideal window: when my youngest goes down for her nap and the other is at school. I treat workouts as meetings that I absolutely cannot miss. Hang out far from the kitchen : I always crave sweets after dinner while watching TV. Sometimes, I'll go upstairs to watch my shows instead of sitting in the living room, which is attached to the kitchen. That way, I'm less likely to scavenge. Invest in a slow cooker : It's the ultimate time-saver. First thing in the morning, I throw in something simple, like turkey and sweet potatoes, and at the end of the day, I have a delicious and nutritious meal waiting for me. BEFORE : lb. TOTAL LOST : 77 lb. Maribel's weight loss tips:. Pick a power playlist : Starting my workouts with pump-me-up songs like "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift keeps me motivated throughout the session. mantra Find a : On days when I want to give up, I repeat these words: "I'm very strong; I can do this. Broadcast your goals : I decided to register for a week body transformation contest at my gym. When I joined the challenge, I told everyone about my plan to win. That motivated me to keep going. TOTAL LOST: 75 lb. Jennifer's weight loss tips:. Set challenging goals : My goal is to run miles in a month. I finally hit it and then some this past August with Spiralize it! Carry a Mary Poppins purse : My bag is always packed with healthy snacks like nuts, apples, and hard-boiled eggs. It stops me from getting so hungry that I overeat. TOTAL LOST: 60 lb. Danica's weight loss tips:. Bring your gym anywhere : I love the Cardio Sculpt and Black Fire videos on DailyBurn. They're amazing for tightening my abs! Pump the beats : I'm a music writer, so I always add to my workout playlists. Social Distortion's "Highway " is an old fave! Get good grains : My power pick: quinoa. It's versatile and filling. I add it to salads with sliced grapes. TOTAL LOST : 62 lb. Natalie's weight loss tips:. Inject some fun : When looking for workout motivation, I pull out my favorite neon exercise clothes for a burst of energy. Plus, yellow and pink make me feel upbeat! Hit the floor : My go-to: plank-based moves. They're great for shaping your abs and upper body. Make sure you're engaging your core , keeping your glutes tight, and tucking your pelvis under to protect your lower back. Think: Healthy fats : I eat a lot of protein-packed meals filled with good fats. My favorite is shrimp with a ton of veggies, all cooked up in coconut oil. TOTAL LOST : 78 lb. Bianca's weight loss tips:. Get grilling : I love grilled shrimp tacos on corn tortillas. They're flavorful, low on calories, and easy to make. Pump up your playlist : My workout jams are super eclectic—Latin, pop, and contemporary Christian music! Right now, I love "Soul on Fire" by Third Day, for when I hit the stair climber. Try a training plan : After doing Jamie Eason's free week LiveFit strength-training program at bodybuilding. com, I wore a bikini for the first time since I was 5! TOTAL LOST: 96 lb. Suheily's weight loss tips:. Dad now unrecognisable after all-inclusive holiday left him at 24st and fearing early death. Dad-of-two who transformed body to have six-pack in 90 days reveals how anyone can do it. Bride-to-be sheds five stone and goes from size 20 to size 10 in just four months. Inside Dawn French's 7. Dawn French. Woman's 'simple change' to daily habit helped her shed four stone 'quickly' VIDEO. Celebrity personal trainer's five simple rules she advises all her clients to follow. Fitness And Health. Michael Mosley. Horrified mum loses 9 stone after six-year-old daughter snaps sneaky photograph. 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| Weight loss success stories | The group is a safe place for people to share their stories and struggles and motivate one another to lose weight. In a year she lost the majority of her weight through changes to her eating habits alone. A post shared by Brianna Bernard briannabernardlbslost on Oct 16, at am PDT Oct 16, at am PDT. She also said having a partner with Parkinson's disease inspired her to get her health on track. twice before she decided she was finally going to keep the weight off for good. Indulge wisely : Many people have weekend "cheat" days. I really liked that it kept me intrigued and I didn't get bored. |
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