Debra lost 32 pounds

Update Feb 2021: Debra lost five more pounds, for a total of 37 pounds gone. 

Age: 54
Starting weight: 204.6lbs
Current Weight: 167.2lbs
Weight Lost: 37.4bs
Starting Dress Size: 16
Current Dress Size: 10

How have you maintained your success and continued to lose weight? 
I follow the instructions from my nutritionist, NutritionistGuru, and online trainer, King of the Fire, of the amazing Fitness on Fire Online Training program. I am so thankful for the accountability because I don’t think I would be successful without it.

I know what I can eat and what I cannot have. NutritionistGuru gives Me an easy structure to follow with lots of options. I just need to stay within the portion sizes and not skip meals. As far as exercise goes, staying consistent is the key. Exercise has become a part of my daily routine.

What obstacles, hurdles, or setbacks have you faced during your journey, and how did you get back on track? 
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and my anniversary were definite obstacles to get through, but I remembered why I’m doing this. I didn’t start this journey to quit or give up. Obstacles, hurdles, and setbacks are going to happen throughout your journey. I just don’t beat myself up when those setbacks get the best of me. I try very hard to stay the course.

Of the lessons you’ve learned on this journey, what stands out the most? 
What I’ve learned most about my fitness journey is that weight and losing inches are two different things. The inches and fat loss mean more than what the scale says. I cannot compare myself to anyone else’s journey. Our bodies are all different, and therefore our paths to our goal bodies are different. I would have never learned any of this without the Fitness on Fire.

This program has helped me tremendously and given me my confidence back. I didn’t know how to lose weight before this program came into my life. I didn’t know what to eat or what machines to use in the gym. They taught me what I needed to do to be successful. Because of this program, I am no longer on blood pressure medication or cholesterol medication. I have seen firsthand that this program works. If you look at my photos, you can see that this program works. I am not what I used to be because of this program.

Losing weight is a major accomplishment for anyone. I look forward to wearing outfits that compliment me instead of wearing things to cover up my problem areas. That alone is a confidence booster. When you look good, you feel good, and that shows through your personality.

Debra lost 32 pounds and lots of inches. She is determined to get off high blood pressure and cholesterol medication and be in the best health possible. With help from her trainer and her nutritionist, she made exercise a priority and switched her diet to whole, nutrient-rich foods. 

Age: 54
Height: 5’6″
Starting weight: 204.6lbs
Current Weight: 172.6lbs
Weight Loss: 32 pounds
Starting Dress Size: 16
Current Dress Size: 12
Representing: Georgia

What was your motivation?
My motivation is to achieve better health and wellness. I’m becoming free from taking blood pressure and cholesterol medication, and I’m making exercise a priority. 

What inspired you to start your weight loss journey?
The pandemic has given me the opportunity to work on myself since I was no longer going into the office to work. I thought that it was the perfect time to lose weight.

How did you change your eating habits?
The Fitness on Fire program has taught me how to eat clean, wholesome foods to properly nourish my body. I followed the simple regimen given to me by my online Nutritionist. I completely stopped drinking soda and started drinking half of my body weight in water. I also cut out beef and pork from my diet.

What did your workout consist of?
I followed the workout regimen provided to me by my online trainer, King of the Fire. I worked out about 75 – 100 minutes a day, five to six days a week. 

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My starting weight was 204.6 pounds. My current weight is 172.6 pounds. 

What is your height?
I am 5 feet, 6 inches tall.

How long did your transformation take?
These results took me almost five months. I trusted the process and the program. This program works for me because of the accountability. I feel like Fitness on Fire is in partnership with me on my fitness goals. The accountability aspect of this program is absolutely essential for my success. They care about what I eat and my workouts. There are daily check-ins, so I’m being monitored daily.

What advice do you have for others who want to lose weight? 
Start today by putting yourself first. Make every day a day that you make progress toward your goal. You can accomplish what you set your mind to do. Focus and take it one day at a time.

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