Today’s weight loss success story: LaTasha lost 54 pounds by working out and using Weight Watchers. She wrote us to say…
“Here is my story: I decided to embark on a healthy living journey back in 2011. I make better eating choices (using Weight Watchers) and I work out 5 times a week. I knew dieting wasn’t for me because I needed life long changes. Below is my pic of progress. Although my weight is fluctuating now because I am toning more, I have lost 54 lbs!
I had to make a lifestyle change. Why? I went to get a physical and the doctor was seriously SHOCKED that I didn’t have any illnesses…no diabetes, high blood pressure, nothing. I’ve seen what these illnesses have done to my family. There is too much in life I can’t control, eating better…I can control that.
I decided to research some healthier options of living (notice I didn’t say DIET). I stumbled upon Weight Watchers…a program where I can eat the same foods I always ate, but in better portions and better contents within. This journey I have been on has changed my life. It really is a mental shift. You see, dieting…doing temporary things to lose weight can lead to temporary results, but eating healthier, making a true lifestyle change is where the longevity of weight loss resides.
So what do I do? I go to the gym 5 days a week for at least an hour and I stick to the plan of Weight Watchers. I eat between 5-6 times a day, small portion meals. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and 2-3 small snacks in between. What is important to remember is if you starve your body, only eating a couple of times of day, your body will hold on to the food thus making it more difficult to lose. But eating more often (quality meals:fruit, veggies, protein, etc.), your body will learn to release that food essentially building your metabolism a bit. I have now lost 54lbs since I began my journey…and counting!!!!
Cheryl Walker says
You’re very inspiring and looking mighty good!
naomi colbert says
Thanks for sharing this encouraging testimony. Looking great! Keep up the good work!
Courtney Knight says
Congrats on your weight loss and thanks for sharing your story!! Is there any particular cardio that you mostly do at the gym?
Danielle says
Congrats keep it up!
Linda says
Congratulations. Each and every story of weight loss is such an inspiration and it reinforces us (ME) to know that this journery is possible.
LaTasha Cox says
yes Courtney….2 things: i do group fitness for cardio (zumba, aerobic step, etc). i also do the elliptical…i almost always do the one thats like a stair stepper-elliptical all in one. that adds a bit of strengthening with your cardio. hope that helps 🙂
LaTasha Cox says
thanks everyone!!! seeing all of this support is sooo encouraging!!! 🙂
Monique says
LaTasha,
Could you provide an example of a typical meal plan that you would eat throughout the day?
Also, did you have a personal trainer to help you accomplish your weight loss goals?
Aimee's Corner says
Awesome work, LaTasha!! I’m so proud of/for you! 🙂
LaTasha Cox says
my routine meal thru the week is…oatmeal for breakfast, 100 calorie pack for a snack, smart ones dinner for lunch, fruit for a snack, (insert another snack here), dinner i do anything from a smoothie…to a chipotle burrito… 🙂
Joye says
Congratulations, you to are my inspiration.
Joye says
Congratulations, you to are my inspiration. Guess I’ll give WW another try.