Update: Robbin has lost 90+ pounds.
Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Robbin lost 88 pounds. This Instagram diva has been sharing her amazing journey online and inspiring people to change their lives. When she didn’t recognize herself in the mirror, she knew that she didn’t want to wait for the next 10 or 20 pounds to appear before taking action. Her story shows that if you embrace true lifestyle change, you can have amazing results. Here is what she shared with us…
My journey started in March 14, 2012. I had finally reached my point where enough was enough! Even with the doctor telling me 7 months prior that I was at risk for stroke with my blood pressure being so high, that still wasn’t enough to pull me away from the fast food and laziness. My turning point: It was when I looked in the mirror and didn’t recognize my own self anymore. I’ve always been a little on the heavy side but I’d reached my highest weight of 228 pounds standing at 5’4″ tall. I asked myself if I was going to do something about it at 230 lbs… Or maybe at 250 lbs?
I had a heart to heart with my boyfriend and my family. I told them that I was serious this time and was determined to lose the weight. I needed them to support me by not eating unhealthy stuff around me, because that would only tempt me to give in. Enough was enough!
I started looking at Google and YouTube for different ways to get healthy and lose weight. I decided to cut out all sweets, alcohol, fried food, fast food, sodas (all that crap). For 3 months, I stuck strictly to green leafy veggies, lean white meats, a little fruit, a little dairy and a ton of water. The weight was falling off with minimum exercise (walking, maybe 30 minutes a day). Also, I had absolutely no cheats during this time. Shocking my body into submission is what I did and by late June 2012 I’d lost about 45 pounds.
I slowly added in other healthy food options, like brown rice, starchy veggies and other grains. Of course, I hit a plateau at about 180 pounds. That’s when I started exercising for about 2 hours a day, 5-6 days a week and 1.5 hours of it was cardio. The rest would be strength training. Again, I shocked my body and the weight started coming off. I lost the majority of my weight, about 65-70 lbs, in about 9-10months.
At month 10, I did what most people do. I thought I had “made it”! So. I reverted back to some old unhealthy lazy habits and the weight came back quick… about 15 pounds in a month! I then realized that it was about so much more than a fad or having a deadline to lose this weight. It had to be my new lifestyle. I went back to the basics and started eating healthier with 5-6 days of exercise.
I’m now comfortable in my own skin, I have finally created the body I want and at 34 years old I am in the best shape of my life. I actually invested in turning my small home office into my gym but I still keep a gym membership as a backup. I mainly do mixtures of HIIT, cardio and bodyweight exercises. My career as a U.S. Regional Training Manager for the railroad keeps me on the go constantly and for long periods of time. I have adjusted my “away from home living” to mimic my “at home living”. That includes proper diet and proper exercise. I share what I eat and my daily exercises via Instagram: @justrobbin
My weight now falls between 140-142lbs, I have been off blood pressure meds for well over 2 years, I still monitor it though. Doing this the hard way makes me appreciate my hard work and I’ll work just as hard to stay healthy. I’ve kept the weight off now for almost 3 years and I’m now focusing on keeping it all toned up. Some days are easier than others but every day is worth it! Keep fighting you are so worth it!
Karen Smith says
I’ve seen and read so many encouraging stories here. My journey starts today!
Robin says
Awesome Job. Keep Inspiring US Women To Do Better.
Kimberly Burns says
I lost 82lbs in 2008 now I’ve a illness,where I can’t exercise, I’m also on prednisone which makes it so hard to lose weight!!! If anybody has any advice to give I will appreciate!!!! Thanks Kimberly Burns
Andrea says
Hi Kimberly Burns, low carb is the key to being on prednisone. I am on it life long and just figuring out what works. Tons of water also, prednisone cause fluid retention.
Kk says
I agree. If you’re limited in exercise capability, low carb is the way to go. It’s intimidating at first but once you google recipes , the food is delicious.
Kim says
AMAZING!!!! Thanks for the inspiration, currently I am where you were. I just suffered the extreme pain of losing my mother and I needed some motivation.
Earleitti Patterson says
I’m inspired, I’m currently 295 and I’m starting a gym membership Oct 1 and I’m deterned to get this weight off. Thank you
Keenya says
Earleitti wishing you the best. I am on the same plan as you as of today. Gym membership and a goal. I will be ok!!!!
Antoinette Ratliff says
I am totally inspired by your story. I am not going to stop until I see results and can be around others unhealthy diet and not be tempted to fall back. I have had late advanced breast cancer with 8 or more surgeries, asthma, kidney stones, knee surgery, viruses (contagious ),FMA, etc. ,it’s time to thrive because I really have only lived to survive! I am going to post my picture later today (embarrassed )!
I’m going to need support from everyone and especially you! You are Blessing so many people! Love you more!
Aniyan Ann says
I am 23 years old and I am 200lbs I really want to get my weight loss but I can’t as hard as I try I still can’t I hope you will help go through this I really need your help am broken hearted am really encouraged and determined to do this but I don’t know where to start please help me out.
Loretta Bonds says
Start with eliminating all sugary drinks, desserts, etc…. sugar. Lower your carbs. No bread, corn, anything white.
Replace your meats with lean white meat. Breast chicken or turkey. White fish. No catfish.
Take a gallon water jug. Mark your jug to drink 8oz if water every 2 hours aka Water challenge.
Eat green LEAFY veggies.
Snacks. Almonds, apples,
Try that for 3 days. Rest. Start again until you can complete one week. Then 2 weeks keep adding until you stick to it. Forever.
Teena says
Wow…such an amazing story !!
I hate what I see in the mirror but can’t seem to stay motivated long enough..
I had such a horrible vacation due to my weight..
How do I start this journey ?
Gabrielle Lewis says
When you lose weight did you need surgery to remove the excess skin
Toni says
You look amazing. I’m going to the gym today. And get my big cooler to take to work. Gotta a get prepped first. Being humble is a start
Cherron says
you look amazing, keep up the good work.
Loretta Bonds says
Awesome stort
Robbin H. says
That”s an awesome story, congratulations to you, I know that wasn’t an easy task, it took a made up mind to stay committed
once again congratulations to you, very encouraging.
Sabrina says
Ok I really enjoyed your story . I went to the doctor today and she was talking about the lap band I was considering it until I read your story . Thank you looking at you I feel like I can really do this without surgery . I will start this Monday lets see what happens …
Amber says
Reading these stories really motivate me to keep going. I currently on my journey now.Its hard but when I see my results so far it gives me a push to keep going. Having a husband who supports me is also great. I started at 320 and am currently at 299. Thank for sharing and you look beautiful .
Tayaisha says
Ok..one day down no soda..
Wish me luck !
Such an amazing story – I need to lose
50 lbs per my doctor…
aquarius says
Robin you look amazing. I started my weight loss journey about 1 week now. Plus i joined a gym. I do feel better so i am going to keep going. You are someone i could look up too. Again great job. God bless you😃
SANDRA WILSON says
THANKS ROBIN FOR THIS INSPIRING STORY, I AM 49 AND WEIGH 240 I AM SO READY TO GET HEALTHY BUT I NEED ALOT OF WILL POWER NEED HELP, PLEASE.
Catrina says
You look good girl!
Kandice curry says
Great job! Do you count calories and if so how many per day?
Lola says
Wow! You go girl!!!
Stella says
Wow! Am amazed and really inspired to work out. My challenge is most of the food we eat in my country (Nigeria) r full of carbs. Can u tell me what food I came at?
Siphesihle says
Wow i so need to lose weight too today ive tryed fitting my clothes but they didn’t fit im 26yrs my last weight on a scale i was 140 i don’t now how much i weight now i wanna loss stomach fat arms and thighs but i struggle to follow diets and since im not working i study lockdown has made me gain too much and am afaid of gym scard to loss and if i don’t gym all the weigh will come bck again help me to get ride of my lazyness i wanna loss weigh so badly just time nd finecial money problem …