Update: We have been following LockMarie‘s journey since 2016. She wrote us to share how she’s maintained her success and lost more than 90 pounds.
I’ve been on my weight loss, fitness and health journey for the past 8 years now and so glad about it. I got pregnant with my son in 2007, and at the time I weighed 98lbs wet. I had my son in 2008 and went from 98 pounds to over 215 lbs. You might say, “So what.” Well, that was very traumatic for someone who had never carried over 100lbs of weight before. I endured but didn’t like or love myself at all.
The weight gain along with all the other negative factors in my life during that time was depressing. So, I made a conscious mindset change in 2010 and never looked back.
Dropped more than 65 pounds in less than 3 months. From then to now, I’ve probably lost a total of 100+ lbs throughout the years. My current weight is 130 pounds. I know what it’s like to have stress, mood swings and use food as your escape. I don’t drink or do drugs, but I’ll eat a pizza in a minute. I’ll dig into some ice cream, cookies or chocolate donuts without a thought. Ladies, that is as bad as the alcohol and drugs sometimes.
We all have things we turn to for comfort. Now, I turn to the gym. My treadmill is my counselor, lol. I have daily sessions, sometimes more than once a day. Working out eases my stress and brings me great joy and relaxation.
I wanted to share my journey so that you know that you are normal and human. It is not impossible to make a change and maintain that change. If I did it, so can you. With a determined mind and focus it can be done.
Instagram: @LockMarie2014
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