Today’s featured weight loss success story: Chiquita lost 51 pounds and cites My Fitness Pal as being the thing that most helped her learn what to eat and lose weight. Here is what she shared about her weight loss journey:
“I’ve always wanted to be a success story. So I’m going to share my 51 pound weight loss with you. August 22, 2013 is when I took the picture on the right and at my heaviest (280pds). The picture on the left was taken on November 22, 2013 (229pds). I did that in 90 days!!! I had tried everything to lose the weight & it wasn’t coming off. I was walking 20 & 30 miles a week. I still wasn’t seeing the results that I thought I should. My last alternative was anapp that someone had told me about that I never used. So, when I was about to give up, I tried myfitnesspal. I had nothing to lose. Myfitnesspal was the best thing that happened to me. It told me how many calories I could have. And I logged in everything that I put into my mouth. I realized that just because I was eating healthier & working out that I was still eating too much. Doing myfitnesspal, I wasn’t restricted from eating certain foods. I just had to stay within the calories that I was allotted. Being aware of what I was eating made choose healthier foods. But, it was okay if I slipped from time to time. If I decided to workout, the app gave me more calories to eat. It’s not a diet for me. It’s a lifestyle change. I finally found what works for me. I’m not at my goal yet, but I will get there with myfitnesspal!!!”
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Theresa says
Chiquita!!!!! Some have “inspired” me but sister you have INSPIRED me!!! I want to give up so many times feeling like I will never lose the weight (I am currently @231, and desire to be at less than 200 in 3 months- personal goal). Just reading how you decided to just stick with the plan you had (fitness app) I am encouraged to stick with what has been working for me and it will pay off.
Congrats to you! For taking your life back and being courageous enough to share it with us! I applaud you!!
Danita says
Myfitness pal app helped me last year to lose 30lb and soon as I got away from logging it came back. Thanks for the reminder of what really helps. Congrats on your results.
Earlice Harris says
Awesome job !!!! Chiquita you are Inspiring I must try that MyFitnessPal App. I’ve heard so much about it …. You have done a marvelous job staying the course….Thank you
Beverly says
Hi. I’m a single black woman , that’s a breast cancer survivor. I’m currently 220 lbs . I’ve struggle with my weight for my entire life. I was once 305 lbs & was able to lose some. Now I’m ready to be under the 200 gear. Please call me at 510-244-9519 to help me lose this weight! !!
Paris says
I absolutely relate to your story, 100%!! I promise we are doing similar routines. You inspire me to keep on with my lifestyle ( eating healthy, exercise, and My fitness pal!!) You look great and keep up the awesome job of feeling and looking healthy. God Bless….