Today’s featured weight loss success story: Toccaro lost 248 pounds with the help of weight loss surgery (gastric bypass). She is now a certified spin instructor and is prepping for a bodybuilding competition.
Here is what she shared with us about her weight loss journey:
“After reaching 435 pounds, I had gastric bypass in 2008. I been working hard every since. I have lost 248lbs, and I am currently a certified spin instructor teaching at three different gyms. I work with a personal trainer two days a week and I am currently training to prepare for my first female body building competition. In terms of eating I have a balanced diet of lean protein, veggies, and I juice 4 days a week. I restrict processed sugars, high fat, and heavy carbs!”
Toccaro’s workouts are no joke. Check out her video.
Gwen says
U go girl U look Goooooood lol… keep up the good work.
Brenny says
You are such an inspiration to me and I’m quite sure to so many other people! That is some hard work. People think Gastric Bypass is “the easy way out” and it definitely is not. I’m 9 months out and I’m looking forward to having that lean looking body like you. I’m working hard at it!! Stay strong!!
Devon says
You look fantastic and you are very inspirational! You go girl!!!
Evy says
Keep up the good work! You are very inspiring. I know weight-loss surgery is not “easy”, if you do not work or stop you can gain the weight back as we’ve seen various celebrities gain significant amounts of weight back after losing a lot after having gastric bypass surgery. I am trying to lose w/o going the surgery route. But my hat is off to you girl!
Danielle says
Wow… you look Amazing… Congrats on your weight loss
Patricia says
Toccaro – losing 248 pounds is amazing accomplishment. I am ready to proceed with weight loss surgery (gastric sleeve) as soon as I drop another six pounds. Probably will do it in March 2013.
I have been exercising and using weights to tone and have had good luck with building muscle. I am wondering whether it is your experience that this exercise prevents a lot of skin sag? Or, have you had skin removed? I don’t have money to have a lot of skin removed, so if there is anyway to minimize that — I want to try it.
Jasmine says
Congratulations!! Would you mind filling me in regarding the body building competition that you are preparing for?
Debra Porter says
Congratulations Toccaro! Your success is so very inspiring to me and many who have committed to the change of making healthy eating and or weight loss a lifestyle. I currently have lost about 100lbs in 2 years/4 months; and still have a ways to go. But, I can see myself reaching my ideal weight and maintaining it for life. Thank you, and you look Amazing!!!
Kim says
How can I get in contact with Tocarro?
Cherron says
Inspirational you look great