Today’s featured weight loss before & after story: Shantel lost 128 pounds since May 2012 by exercising regularly and eating right. Here is what she shared with us:
Hi my name is Shantel and I wanted to share my weight loss journey. In May 2012, I finally decided to make a change. I was tired of being overweight and very unhappy. I started by walking everywhere, pushing my daughter in her stroller. I would walk at least a mile 5 to 6 days a week. Then I added in Turbo Jam about 3 days a week. I ate smaller portions and made smarter food choices with substitutions like, baked instead of fried, mustard instead of mayo, lettuce wrap instead of bread. Over a year later and 128lbs lost, I now only drink water and my diet is 80% vegetables. I now work out 6 days a week and focus on weight training, HIIT, and tabata. This journey has been hard but with prayer, determination and hard work, I am losing the weight and improving my life. I can truely say I am happy!
kikipop says
You look awesome!
Shantel says
Thank so much
Davina says
Congrats, ur achievements helps me greatly, keep up the good work.
Shantel says
Thank you, I am glad my story can help you work toward your goal
Toni says
That is wonderful. 80% vegetable, I guess that is my problem. I don’t eat vegetables. But that is going to change.
Shantel says
Yes it is hard, I started out not eating many veggies and then gradually starting trying more then eating them more often. Take it slow start out by eating a veggie you like and make it a plan to eat it 3 days a week then 5 and maybe everyday. Eventually start trying new ones by adding them into your current recipes. Good luck, and you can do it!!
Ally says
You did awesome! Hard work, faith and consistency ate the key to lasting weight loss! Thanks for sharing your story.
Shantel says
Thank you and Yes they are!!
Trish says
Thanks for the encouraging words, I have lost 36 so far and pray daily to lose another 50 or so but your story has trluly blessed me Shantel so thanks a Loy and keep up good work
Lakeisha Wike says
Thank you for sharing! Congrats – u look great!
Talitha says
Congrats on your journey,when I read on how my sistas. have lost the weight it keeps me motivated. I to about a year ago gave myself a gift,and join the gym… And I’ve been working out and everything since then, I’m not were I want to be.. But I can honestly say that I’m getting there,I started at 245lbs,now I’m at 194.5lbs and still striving. Keep it …
liz says
Amazing…. Thank you for inspiring me coz I’m having a hard time eating clean and exercising.
bobbye says
You look like a different person! Congrats on your success!