Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Rachel lost 103 pounds going from 300 to 197 by changing her eating habits and exercising regularly. Here is what she shared with us:
Hello, my name is Rachel and I started my weight loss journey/lifestyle change in March of 2010. My starting weight was 300 LBS. It just seemed like when I looked at food, I would gain a pound. The bigger I got, the worst I felt physically and mentally. I realized it was me and I had an obsession with eating. One day, I decided that if I didn’t change my way of eating, that I would start to have serious health issues. The thought was just uncomfortable since I had, at the time, a 4 year old daughter. I started out with eliminating pastries and other sweets, which was my biggest downfall. I focused on eating more fruits, vegetables, and smaller portions. It was too painful & exhausting for me at the beginning to workout. In 2011, after I had lost 50lbs, I started walking at work on my break and lunch time. Over time, my energy level had risen and in Jan. 2013 I started doing cardio daily and weights for body toning. I am still consistently exercising at least 5 days a week. As of June 2013, I am now at 197 pounds and still will forever continue living a healthy lifestyle, because this is my life. My family and friends give me the most encouragement & support which is very important and motivates me to keep going.
Denise says
Thank you so much for sharing. You are an encouragement.
God Bless you
Rachel says
Thank you sooooo much!
Kristina says
Fantastic Job! You Rock!
Rachel says
Thank you soooo much!!!
Dede says
Yeah !!! You look GOOD
Rachel Oscar says
Thank u soooooo much!
Rachel says
Thank you soooo much!!
Sam says
Lookin good, girl! I was running yesterday and while I was in pain, I was thinking, “One day…this will be easier.” Keep with it. You look great and I am SO proud of you. You are such and inspiration to me to keep going. Take care. 🙂
Rachel young says
Thank u sooooo much!
Rachel says
Thank you so much for your encouraging words ;)….
Linda says
You are a true inspiration in every sense of the word. Like you we are on this journey together and I can only pray that my success is as great as yours. May your success continue and you LOOK FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rachel says
Thank you so much for your encouraging words 🙂
korah says
Traitor! Jk, looking good!
Rachel says
LOL…..Thanks Korah!
CaNeidra Webb says
Go head Auntie, looking good….love you 🙂
Rachel says
Thanx my gorgeous neice and luv u more!
Missy says
Wow…your journey has been amazing. Thank you for sharing and inspirig. You look fabulous