Today’s featured weight loss success story: Stephanie has lost 90 pounds since Aug 2012. She is a grandmother of 5 and a mother of 7 who decided to lose weight and switch to a healthier lifestyle.
I’m the mother of 7, grandmother of 5 and I’ve been married 26 years. I decided to take care of me. I’ve lost 90 pounds since Aug.2012 by eating healthy (Vegan) and exercise. It’s a Lifestyle change.
I went to Florida on vacation last August and was miserable. I was short of breath with every step. I looked at the picture of myself (the one I shared below) and thought ” I have Grandkids I want to see grow up” so I decided to take care of ME for once. I began eating berries and salads. I gave up meat, soda, and juice. I drink a LOT of water. I limit my carbs to 2 times a week. I eat black bean burgers, hummus, avocados and a lot of veggies. I watched the documentaries “Forks Over Knives” and “Vegecated” on Netflix and started to research nutrition. I walk on the treadmill and have started weights to tone my arms and legs. If I want a cookie, I eat a cookie… Not the whole bag. I do not eat candy. I replace the need for candy with strawberries, kiwi and grapes. I feel better than I have in years. I was 300 pounds and now I’m 210 pounds. My goal is 189 pounds. Eating healthy and exercising has become a way of life. I can finally breathe again. Thanks so much for allowing me to share my story. Blessings
Kae Spencer says
Congrats and you look amzing. You are an inspiration to me a 38 year old with 2 children. Thank you for leading by example.
Najuma Doctrove says
You look great!
miria floyd says
you look fab, Mrs. Stephanie, keep up the good work…I have 4 kids 4 grandkids witch whom I love dearly and I want to be around to see them grow up as well. I’ve have been trying to loss some weight my self,am @ 213LB I have HIGH bp, and cholesterol I take med’s for other stuff as well. stress is what keeps me eating @ all times in the day, even if am not hunger, all I do is thing about what can I eat next. I have 0 energy to do anything. MRS, Stephanie how did you get start? Thankyou for taking from your time to read this. sincerely Miriam Floyd.
Denise says
Keep the sugar, white flour, soda including diet out of the house. I eat lots of protein and fiber to keep full. My breakfast was one boiled egg, sausage patty and black coffee. Lunch is usually a salad with chicken. Have almonds and cold water in the refrigerator. If you must eat when you are not hungry, eat something healthy, an apple.
jb says
congrats…you look wonderful….such motivation
Cherron R. Wilson says
You look great luv, keep up the good work.