Weight Loss Stories – Stephany Lost 120 Pounds in 12 Months

Name: Stephany
Age: 44
Family Status: Married, 3 children
Occupation: Activities Director at Senior Housing
Hometown: Bristol, Rhode Island
Pounds or Inches Lost: I lost 120 pounds!
Starting Weight: 319 pounds
Current Weight: 199 pounds

Stephany’s Weight Loss Story!

When did you become unhappy with your weight?
When I started working full time and I felt that I was dragging all this extra baggage. I have a very active job and my weight was very restricting to me. A few people in my office had been working at reducing there weight…it was working…I knew that it was time for me to find a program that would work for me!

What made you decide to lose weight?
My total discomfort with myself, both physically and mentally.

What were the most important changes you made to lose weight?
Once I started to lose weight, I joined a local gym. I’ve been going ever since (1 year) Monday through Friday, sometimes on weekends. I love it!!! I wish I discovered this wonderful feeling of freedom years ago!

What was most challenging about losing weight?
Keeping myself in check. Having to monitor everything I eat and keep calories and exercise in checks and balances.

How long did it take you to start to see results?
A month or so.

How long did it take for you to reach your current weight?
One year.

How long have you maintained your weight loss and how do you do it?
I just started to maintain my weight. I use the Opti-Fast system when ever I need to. Going to the gym and really working hard is a tremendous part of my maintenance plan!

How has your life changed now that you’ve lost weight?
I can’t even begin to tell you. I have energy that I didn’t think possible. I’m always on the go. My husband and kids just love the new me. I’ve been having so much fun being the passenger on a couple of friends Harley. Talk about feeling free! Dancing up a storm when I’m out at an event. Just feeling proud and saying…bring it on!

How did ShapeFit help you reach your weight loss goals?
I used and still use ShapeFit to research new exercise and weight training routines. They have been a great help and key to my weight loss! Just knowing that ShapeFit is there whenever I need some advice, it’s great. When I need something different, I know right where to go!

Stephany’s Weight Loss Tips!

Weight loss tip #1:
Always keep you fitness number one. Not only for yourself but for your family.

Weight loss tip #2:
Never be sidetracked when it comes to your exercise time. Always fit it in.

Weight loss tip #3:
Plan, plan and plan a menu that will work for you…pretty much everyday.

Weight loss tip #4:
Keep a log of your exercise and calorie intake daily. This way if you have an influx in weight, you can see if you did something different that day with calories or exercise.

Weight loss tip #5:
Surround yourself with people who will always be your cheerleader. There are always a few that go the distance with you!

Stephany’s Weight Loss Eating Plan!

Breakfast:
Eggbeater Omelet with spinach and mushrooms. One slice of wheat toast.

Lunch:
Salad with tuna or chicken. Soup is good too!

Dinner:
6 oz meat, chicken or fish, 2 veggies and a big salad.

Snacks or Mini Meals:
Fruit Rice cakes with sm. amt. of peanut butter. Veggies.

Stephany’s Weight Loss Workouts!

Weight Training:
Daily I do a different part of the body. Upper three times a week and lower 3 times a week.

Cardiovascular:
I never thought that I would hear myself saying this. It was so hard at first, but now I can’t get enough. I also do interval running on the treadmill. Kickboxing class Spinning Class Rowing Class

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