Today’s weight loss journey: Tiffany lost 115 pounds. At 24 years old, she knew that being 293 pounds was not a healthy weight for her. She embraced exercise, gave up the negative foods and created an eating plan that worked for her. Here is what she wrote to us about losing the weight:
“Hi, I’m Tiffany and my weight loss journey began in March of 2011. I was at my annual checkup and was having problems with my blood pressure. When I got on the scale, I was shocked to see I weighed 293 pounds. Being only 24 at the time, I knew that was completely unhealthy. I decided to take control of my life that day. I started exercising 6 days a week and my rest day was Sunday. I would power walk 3 miles at the track in the mornings and go to the gym at night. I also did workout tapes. Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds is my favorite!! I also do Zumba 3 times a week. I just wanted to stay active.
I gave up fast foods as well as fried foods and sodas. I haven’t had a soda in almost 2 years and I don’t miss them. I also put myself on an eating schedule. I drank lots and lots of water. It took me a year and 6 months to reach my current weight of 178 lbs (115 pound weight loss). I found it helpful to keep track of your progress. That way, you can see how far you are from your goal. I only weighed myself once a month. My weight loss motivation was all the successful weight loss I was seeing around me. I knew that if I took it one day at a time I would reach my goal of being a better me. I thank God everyday for giving me the strength to lose this weight and the discipline to maintain my current weight. I would tell others who are on their journey to never give up and always stay focused on your goals.”
Shalinda says
You look great! Thanks for the tips.
Leslie says
Girl, you truly are an inspiration. I’ve just started my lifestyle change a month ago. So far I’ve lost 6 pounds and I know I will be a healthy weight in no time at all. Thanks for sharing!
Stacy Gonzalez says
So inspiring..I am an overweight person myself..I 5’0 and I weigh well over my limit. LOL! Just seeing stories like this is making me want to lose the weight. Not just for me or my health..but for my 2 beautiful children. U look great though. Congrats on ur success!
Aminah says
Your story is very inspiring. I am attempting to lose 100 pounds via Atkins and work out DVDs but motivation is what I’m lacking so I fall off very often. Thank you for this mitivation.
Linda says
Congratulations on your success.
Michelle says
U look great!
Tee says
Great JOB !
Can you give some examples of your food intake while on your diet ?
Thanks
Tiffany says
When it came to food I would basically try to eat every three hours with a small snack in between. For breakfast I would eat Special K cereal or 2 boiled eggs and slice of wheat toast. Lunch would be a salad. Dinner would always be my biggest meal of the day. I usually ate baked tilapia and a veggie or grilled chicken and a veggie. I switched to turkey burgers which I love now!!. A snack in between meals would be some type of fruit or one of the Special K 100 calorie snacks. I would also drink a bottle of water before each meal and 2 bottles after. Water is a key component for me!! I hope this helps.
Constance says
Congratulations, you look great! I am currently trying to lose weight. My biggest problem is food. What kind of food plan did you go on?
gloria says
Way to go keep up the good work!
lisa says
u look great , i wish i had the motivation, i need to lose 100plus and i am now at 312 and almost 50yrs old and i don’t know where to start, i love your story , lots of health problems too.
Charisse says
Congratulations on your success. You are truly an inspiration. Continued Success.
Sharmanlyne says
What an inspiring story. You look wonderful!!! Keep up the good work!
Tee says
Thank You Tiffany …. I have a weakness for SODA.. I will try your menu.