Today’s weight loss success story: Patricia lost 100 pounds. She says that she used to live to eat and now she eats to live by keeping a food and exercise journal, choosing to clean up her diet (she is now Vegan) and exercise. Another Zumba lover!
“For so many years I’ve struggled with my weight. I tried almost every fad diet on the market, you name it I tried it! I did lose some weight but never could keep it off, gaining what I lost back and then some. At my heaviest I weighed 255 lbs., wearing a size 22. Today I am 100 lbs. lighter! I’m happy, healthy and fit. I used to live to eat, eating made me feel good! Now I eat to live and living makes me feel Fantastic!!!
How I did it: First, I changed how I thought about food and approached exercise. I kept a food and exercise journal charting what I ate and when I exercised. I was then able to see my mistakes, right there in black and white. I made a drastic change to my diet by eliminating meat, fish and dairy products. I’ve been a vegan for over 2 years now and making that change alone was very instrumental in my initial weight loss, along with sticking to a daily exercise routine that consists of weight training, cardio, and I like to mix things up by taking classes such as kickboxing, spin, tabata and now Zumba, my new love!!
I’m on a mission and dedicated to living and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and I love every bit of it!! It wasn’t or isn’t easy by any means, but the hard work and dedication is so worth it!! I’ll be 43 years old this November and my new goal is to find the perfect dress to wear in a size 6!!! If I can do it GOD knows anyone can!!! Choose to live is all I say, and I choose to live.”
Takisha Smith says
U look wonderful! Congrats and keep up the good work!!
Nicole says
You look beautiful, congrats.
Linda says
Congratulations you look amazing…………just more motivation for me to work harder on my journey of weight loss and new life. Be Blessed always!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MONA says
U LOOK WONDERFUL. CONGRATULATIONS. ALL THESE STORIES ON HERE IS A MOTIVATOR TO ME. BE PROUD U HELP TO MOTIVATE OTHERS IN THEIR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY.
Tamara says
congratulation!! questions can you give me a few example of vegan menu? What kinds of foods you eat? I have no idea what to get from the grocery store. I’m tired of salad. Want to do different selective….Thank you so much.
CARLA says
WHAT FOODS DO VEGANS EATS !
ajima says
Here is some info: http://vegetarian.about.com/od/glossary/g/Vegan.htm
Tracie says
Amen… God is so Good keep up the Great work sista. You look wonderful.
Fa says
This is wonderful news! This is also the approach my dr recommended! I’ve been extreme clean eating for almost three weeks and I can tell a difference, no doubt! I praying to lose as much weight as you, 100 lbs is awesome GIRL!! This story inspires me the most. I would hope to keep in touch Justin case I hit a bump in the road. So proud of you accomplishment!!
Noemi Bostrom says
Congratulations on her achievement! You are an inspiration to a lot of people. I believe that you were able to achieve all these things because of your perseverance, determination, right attitude & mentality, patience, discipline, and of course support from your family and loved ones. This is really the key to success, you have to be motivated at all times and you have to always think of what your goals are. I’m happy for you, and you look great!
Patricia Brantley says
Thank you all so very much for the kind words!!!I am so happy to be able to share my story with you all..Be encouraged everyone!!!
Preata Nortier says
Congrats Patricia on your weight loss. You inspire me.
Danielle says
Great job