Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: Ruby lost 130 pounds. Her proud daughter Tosha wrote to us to share her mom’s story. She said, ” I am so excited for her story to be shared with other women! Especially with being 51 and slamming!!” Here are the details of her transformation:
What was your motivation?
I had been overweight since having my last child over 25 years ago. Granted at the time I started I was not my heaviest but I was definitely at the point where enough, was enough! I had undergone knee surgery about five years ago and the weight just started piling up on me after that. At 50 years old I decided enough was enough and I was going to get my body back! And that is what I did.
How did you change your eating habits?
I would drink to nutritious and calorie dense, low glycemic meal replacement shakes twice a day (Isagenix products) and enjoy a healthy 400-600 calorie meal a day long with two to three snacks. I drink one-two gallons of water a day and stopped eating after 7. I also I PRAYED PRAYED PRAYED to God for strength to endure and put my best foot forward everyday! There is not a day I don’t pray but I started praying for my health and weight loss goals as well. With Jesus anything is possible!
What did your workout routines look like?
Honestly, maybe like a lot of you, my first month I only walked 3 times! You know how it is, struggling to find the time and really pushing yourself to change your ways and renewing your mind with the word and speaking the possible into your life as you can and will have control over your body! After the first month I starting walking to and from my salon. That is 2.10 miles. I then started adding squats, lunges, crunches, pushups, and leg lifts. I started walking up to 4-5 miles a day for 5-7 days a week. That started to add up to 48-50 miles a month. Now 8 months later I have started going to the gym to help release these last pounds by doing the elliptical and weight training.
What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My starting weight on April 13, 2013 was 322 pounds. By November 13, 2013 I was down 101 pounds. I am now on January 18, 2013 I weigh 192 and I am still working to release more weight. I would love to be to my pre-child weight of 115 pounds!
How long did your transformation take?
My transition is ongoing. My first 100 pounds and 145 inches all over my body took 7 months and I lost an additional 29 more pounds over the last 3 months.
What advice to you have for others who want to lose weight?
My advice is to stay focused and determined. Try to cut out all of the sugar, breads, sauces, dressings, spreads. When you go out to eat get those things on the side and eat lots of green veggies, berries, apples, and pears which are not as high in sugar as other fruits. A good rule of thumb is if it is white (rice, bread, flour) don’t eat it and find the healthy alternative. The most important is to MOVE!
Linda says
Congratulations no let me say it again congratulations my sista. Much love to you on your journey. (hugs)
Ruby Craft says
Praise!!! God!!! Linda: ) for He is good!!! ISAGENIX IS THE TRUTH!!!!!
Tessa says
Awesome job!! You look marvelous!
Ruby Craft says
PRAISE!!! GOD!!!! TESSA: ) THANK YOU : ) ISAGENIX IS THE TRUTH!!!!
Lisa says
Ms. Ruby,
You are doing IT! YOu look AMAZING and your inner beauty is shining bright! Thanks for the encouragement. Keep YOU first! Very proud to read your testimony. Prayer changes things.
Blessings for continued health, happiness and wholeness!
Ruby Craft says
AMEN!!!!! WITHOUT JESUS I DON’T KNOW WHERE I WOULD BE HE IS EVERYTHING!!! TOO ME WHEN THAT VOICE SAY YOU DON’T HAVE TO WORKOUT TO DAY YOU WORKED OUT YESTERDAY HIS VOICE SPEAKS TOO ME AND I’M UP WALKING TOO THE GYM AND GOING HARD!!! AMEN THANK YOU SO!!! VERY MUCH FOR YOUR PRAYERS YOU HAVE MINE ALSO LOVE
YOU : ) SMOOCHIES :-*:-*:-*
Felicia says
Ms. Ruby
Congrats!!!!! I commend your commitment to losing weight. I see it take a lot of discipline, I just booked a 7 day cruise with a few friends and my goal is to get into a 2 piece. You have definitely gave my the confident to reach my goal. Continu on your journey
Shawntay says
Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful!
Felicia says
Congratulations sweetie you deserve all the happiness in the world! I salute you.
D says
You look great!!! You have given me a boost of motivation that I need! Keep up the great work!
Vanessa says
Great story today! Really needed to read this as I’ll be turning 50 in less than 3 months and I’m hoping to get down 40-50 pounds by then. I’m half way there now. Thanks for sharing your story
Shaquana says
I was wondering what was the name of the shakes you drank??
La'Tosha Craft says
Hi Shaquana,
I sent you a Facebook message but the shakes Ruby uses and I just recently started using are isagenix. They are organic 🙂
Ruby Craft says
Praise!!!! God!!!! For He is good!!!!! Amen!!! Thank you Everyone it so amazing when you put Nutritious Organic Food in your body what it does inside and out!!! I Thank Jesus every second for Him answering my prayers and me being obedient and stepping out on Faith and my Life will never be the same!!!! Thank You Jesus!!!!! For ISAGENIX!!!!!!! The Best Organic Food on the Plant!!!!! Thank you everyone : ) P.U.S.H. Pray Until Something Happens!!! And Then Act On It !!! Don’t Wait!!! Your Health and Wellness Is Priceless!!!! Stop Putting It At The Bottom Of Your To Do List And Put You!!!! And Your Health and Wellness Number 1 The minute we all get that it would be a lot less of us Dying from Bad Health!!!! Let’s Get Our Life Back Let’s Get Moving!!!! WooooooHooooo!!!
LET’S GET FIRED UP!!!!! AND READY TO GO!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL ON YOUR WEIGHT LOSE JOURNEY!!!! AND STAY ENCOURAGED!!!!!!! EVERYDAY IS A NEW DAY TO MAKE A POSITIVE CHANGE THAT WILL LAST A LIFE TIME!!!! I LOVE YOU : ) SMOOCHIES:-*:-*:-*:-*:-*:-*:-*
Lisa says
You look amazing, thank you so much for sharing, be blessed!
Janice Putman says
Where do you get the isogenix shakes? You look amazing!
La'Tosha Craft says
Hi Janice,
You can get the isagenix from my mom or myself. Please visit Latoshacraft.isagenix.com or rubycraft.isagenix.com to order or to enter your info for more information.
Thank you
Adrienne says
I don’t what to say except you look Amazing!!!!! WOW… I miss you, and my Hair misses you even more. Love You Girl.
You are truly an inspiration. Stay Blessed
Adrienne
RUBY CRAFT says
Adrienne!!!!! I MISS YOU : ) PRAIS GOD!!! FOR HE IS GOOD!!!!! THANK YOU : ) AND GOD BLESS YOU : ) SMOOCHIES:-*:-*:-*:-*
Keetie says
You look Awesome!!! You are great Encouragement!!! Thanks for being an Example of “With God ALL things are possible”!!! Blessings to you!
cherron r. wilson says
You look AMAZING keep up the good work.
Karen says
Congratulations on your weight loss! God used you and your story to inspire me to change.
What I was really drawn to was the lack of loose skin I saw in your pictures, which has really been a concern for me. But you really looked good,and you didn’t mention having skin removal surgery; and that really gave me hope that a woman who weights 300+ pounds, and is approaching 50, could do the same with exercise and a proper diet. I have already ordered the ISAGENIX Shakes!
However, I would appreciate if you can clarify something for me.
Did you say you drank a shake 2x’s a day (2 total) or did you say you drank 2 shakes, 2x’s a day (4 total)?
Thanks in advance for your replay and God Bless You!
Patriece says
Ruby, I am so happy for you and your success and new outlook on life! You look wonderful and I appreciate you sharing your journey.
Ruby Craft says
I PRAY ALL IS WELL AND PLEASE FORGIVE ME FOR NO CHECKING IN MONTHLY LORD KNOWS I NEED TO GET MUCH BETTER ABOUT THAT I HAVE A NEW!!! PRAISE REPORT I HAVE LOSS 178 POUNDS AND 220 INCHES IN 1 YEAR AND I AN 52 YEARS YOUNG!!! HERE IS AND UPDATED PICTURE GOD!!!! IS SO!!!! GOOD!!!! THANK YOU JESUS!!!!! FOR WITHOUT YOU NONE OF THIS WOULD BE POSSIBLE!!! I AM STILL LOSSING WEIGHT AND INCHES I’M NOW WEAR A SIZE 8 AND I FEEL!!! A!!!!MAZ!!!!ING!!!! NO!!!! ACHES!!!! OR PAIN!!!!! TONES OF ENERGY!!!! AND RECOVERY AND ENDURANCE IS OFF THE CHARTS!!!!! I AM RENEWED!!!!! THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!!!! FOR ISAGENIX!!!!!!
danny sanders says
you look awesome congrats sexy lady