Today’s weight loss before and after story: Faren lost 80 pounds by exercising (sometimes with Zumba for her Wii) and low carb eating. Here is more information about her weight loss journey:
Hello, my name is Faren and I started my weight loss journey July 1, 2012. I reached the highest weight I had ever been at 312 pounds. I tried to fool myself daily saying my weight was not out of control but it definitely was. I needed that aha moment. One night, I was having dinner with my sister who, at the time, weighted half of what I did. I asked her if she wanted to share a calorie filled appetizer to which she declined, saying she was watching what she was eating because she wanted to lose weight. Sitting there twice her size, was the moment that I knew it was time to make a change. I credit that night and my sister’s positive example and motivation to the success I have had this time with weight loss.
The next day, I went to the store and purchased a Wii and Zumba game and began to work out consistently. I did Zumba at least 4 times a week in the beginning months. I tried to switch up my exercises when I began to plateau by joining Planet Fitness and working twice a week with a personal trainer. I also began a low carb lifestyle and limited my carb intake to 50 grams per day. I also limited the amount of red meat I would eat. Using MyFitnessPal also helped me a lot in tracking my food intake and showing the nutritional information of the food I planned to eat. I have lost 81 pounds thus far and currently weigh 231. My goal is to be in “One-derland”, aka in the 100’s. I haven’t been under 200 pounds since middle school. I still have a ways to go but this site has really inspired me and I hope my story can do so to others as well.
Ayesha says
Girl you look good!!! Keep up the good work and you will reach your goal on no time!!
Pleschette says
Thanks for sharing this Awesome story, you look great!
Toni says
Congratulations!!! You look fantastic and thanks for sharing your motivational story:))
Renee Foster says
Thanks for sharing your story. Daily when I see the journeys of other woman and their successful weight loss it motivates me to keep pushing play and believe that I can be fit and healthy!
Sherri says
Way to go Faren!!! You look great, wishing you all the best.
Tee says
I am inspired by your story and other’s. Keep up the good work.
Marie Butts says
Congrats and keep it up. You look AWESOME!!!!
Bee says
Congrats on a job well done. I have just gotten started on my journey and am looking forward to my success story. I hope to have my story posted on this site one day. Thank you for the motivation!!!!!
Faren says
Hi, Faren! Your story stuck out to me because we share the same name! Great job on your weight loss, very inspiring!
Faren
Whitney says
Congratulations Faren! Love the “aha” moment. I had it last week when I turned a year older.
Paula says
You great! I too have started this journey trying to stay motivated your article helped. Thank you