Check out Andrea’s weight loss story. She lost weight with Weight Watchers and regular exercise. I think her story is a good example that it’s hard to keep the weight off after you’ve lost it. Sometimes, you have to revisit and recommit to your overall health goals for the long haul to maintain weight loss for good. Here is what she shared with us:
Most of my life the journey to a healthier lifestyle has always been a challenge. I am a petite 4’11 inch At at this point I realize that this is a real journey. This battle is more mental than physical. I didn’t do surgery. Everything is self discipline. Now that I have gained back almost half of the weight that I lost, I want to catch my self before I go all the way back. So please be encouraged ladies we are in this together.
Most of my life I have been a plump girl. I always maintain a size 12 to 14 for most of my life. After having two children and the stress of owning a business in the recession of 2009 I went up to a size 20. I am a petite (4’11”) woman, so obviously that is too much weight. Because of the stress I was under, I turned to food for comfort. However, I really want to be an example to my children. I want to be a healthy mom.
I decided to join Weight Watchers online. I like the fact that it teaches you healthier options and portion control. My parents are from Alabama, so I love my soul food one and a while. I have tried diet pills in the past and other fad diets but Weight Watchers works for me. It’s truly a lifestyle.
I exercise 3-5 says a week by doing Taebo, Turbo Jam, Jillian Michaels, Zumba, and moderate weight lifting. Let’s just say I love to dance and kick!
In December 2009, I was 205 pounds. By December 2011, I was 137 pounds. Today, I weigh 173 pounds do to lack of dicipline and exercise. I am determined to conquer this battle with my weight once and for all so that I can motivate some other women to do the same.
Debra Boswell says
Thank you Andrea for telling your story. I started losing weight in 2010 at 231 and I did reach my goal weight at 160. Now I did lose more weight and got down to 143. It’s hard to keep the weight off and I was starting to give up tell I read your story. So now I’m ready to get back on track. Thank you again.
Andrea Peele says
I am happy that I can be an encouragement to you. Its not easy but possible. Be encouraged !
Sam says
Andrea, you look great! Keep up the good work! I am only 5’2 and that is what suck about being short. Every pound counts! I look forward to being about 115 – 125 again. I sometimes wonder if my body is even capable of being that small. The last time I was that size, I had a an eating disorder in my teen years. I am trying to learn how to eat healthy now and still be that small. Thank you for sharing your story. I read these stories to stay inspired. Take care. 🙂
Sarah Ishmael says
Keep going! Developing the discipline to maintain weight loss is hard. I’m in the middle of that struggle myself. It’s very hard. You are an inspiration to keep going. Thanks for sharing your story.