Today’s weight loss success story: Amanda lost 90 pounds. After years of yo yo dieting, she found a way to lose the weight and stop comfort eating. She is very happy that her health has improved significantly. Here is her weight loss story and her advice to others:
“After the death of my father in August 2003, I started eating for comfort. I was 23 years old at the time, and I gained over 100 lbs throughout the next five years. Finally, On August 23, 2010, after years of yo-yo dieting, gym memberships and almost every weight loss trick known to man, I went to a personal trainer and said: “I’m ready.” The trainer weighed me in on that day at 297 pounds.
I began to work ou 6 days a week with the trainer, doing 1-hour sessions which included cardio and weight training. My trainer also put me on a specialized meal plan that consists of meal replacement bars and shakes and low carb dinner (meat and vegetable only.). I also took vitamins and nutritional supplements. After three months of training and the personal meal plan, I lost my first 30 pounds, which was terrific.
I felt better about myself. I didn’t have the lower back pain issues that I had when I was 300 lbs. I also didn’t have the shortness of breath. My blood pressure was high at the beginning of August 2010, but by November 2010 it had come down significantly. I have a family history of high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke. My blood pressure had decreased, and I was feeling amazing. I felt like I had received everything I needed from the personal trainer, so I continued the journey by myself.
For the next year, I worked out on my own at home in my living room. Yes, I did workout DVDs such as the Biggest Loser, Jillian Michaels, Hip Hop Abs, and the most notable P90x. I continued to lose another 50 lbs in a year, all in the comfort of my home. Now, fast forward to the present 2013, and I’ve kept the weight off, and I still want to lose more. My total weight loss is 90 lbs. My current weight is 207 pounds.
I workout six days a week. I combine gym workouts and still do workout DVD’s as well. I use myfitnesspal.com to watch my calories. Most importantly I am committed to healthy living and feeling good. My primary motivation is to feel good. In the past, I hated not being able to walk for long periods of time and having lower back problems. I have to say to the readers, don’t give up! Again, I tried everything, but I believe when the time is right, the weight comes off. We have to hand in there and not give up!
I’m looking forward to reaching my next weight loss goal by December 2013. I am working towards losing another 40 pounds by March 2014.”
eileen taylor diaz says
This is exactly what I needed to read this morning. My 2nd day of healthy eating. I hope to lose at least 100 lbs. I’m currently 243lbs.
Trying to avoid bread which I love. Yesterday I decided to eat low Carb. Meat and vegetables only. Oatmeal in the morning instead of my buttered roll. Lunch is meat & vegetables as well as dinner. No more potato chips. Snacks are nuts and fruit. Thanks for the inspiration. I need lots of encouragement. I’m tired of my back pain and body aches.
Joanna says
This is inspiring. I have been off and on with my healthy journey I am medical student and so many times it is difficult to keep on schedule. But the more I learn the more I am motivated to a healthy lifestyle. I have always been conscious of healthy eating but many times I start and stop. Now I have started on October 21st and this is going to be permanent. During January till October in the midst of my inconsistencies with my healthy eating and exercise plan I still managed to lose 14 pounds. Now my goal for the rest of the year is to lose 20 pounds. I am currently 165 pounds.The biggest I have been was 180 pounds.
Charline says
I am so encouraged I will start my journey today
Shelly says
Your journey is awesome and I am super proud of you and your success. You have had an amazing transformation but through all your losses you never loss your spirit! Not only is your physical transformation inspiring but overall who you are as a person is inspiring emotionally mentally spiritually and physically fit! So glad to know you! Yay!
Felicia Williams says
Hello Amanda, you look great. I too have been on a weight loss journey of stopping and starting and using every other product heard of for trying to lose weight. Nothing worked. So I have came to the conclusion exercise, eating right and lots of water. I thank you for sharing your story…..!!! And you are right the thing most that we need to focus on is to NEVER give up, no matter how hard it gets!!! I have learned that I have to take little steps to reach a bigger success. I have loss about 15lbs and have about 135lbs more to go. And every story I read on here gives me that much more motivation. Thanks again!!!
Terri says
Wow! You are similar in build, weight, and backstory. I’ve been looking for you! Thank you for the inspiration and sharing your journey with us. God bless 🙂