Weight Loss Stories – Sarah Maschke Lost 108 Pounds

Name: Sarah
Age: 29
Family Status: Married with 3 children
Occupation: Stay at Home Mom
Hometown: Ponoka, Alberta, Canada
Pounds or Inches Lost: I lost 108 pounds!
Starting Weight: 285 pounds
Current Weight: 177 pounds

Sarah’s Weight Loss Story!

When did you become unhappy with your weight?
I have been unhappy with my weight for the most part of my life, however I was never ready to commit to doing anything about it till November 6th 2004 that’s when the switch in my head clicked and I decided I really wanted to better my life and not have my weight in control of me anymore I wanted to be in control of my own life

What made you decide to lose weight?
I decided to lose weight mostly cause I was unhappy with myself and also because I was unhappy with how I felt and how I looked. I was in pain all the time my feet hurt and I could no longer fit clothing any more. I became introverted and depressed and decided enough was enough I had to take control. I had to be ready though I was unsuccessful 100’s of times failing over and over until this time I was ready for commitment and to do what it took to lose the weight I was ready to change forever.

What were the most important changes you made to lose weight?
I totally changed my eating I began Atkins on November 6th 2004 and did a strict 2 week induction as per the book. I went on extended induction of limited carbs and for a further 5 months then began climbing the carb ladders adding back in grains, fruits, dairy, nuts, berries to my Life. I know I can eat this way forever. If you think Atkins is meat and eggs and cheese then you are Wrong it’s not that it’s a balanced lifestyle change I eat more veggies than I ever did before and I feel more healthy and vibrant then EVER!!

What was most challenging about losing weight?
Having the patience weight loss is not just a straight to goal strategy you go through ups and downs in weights weight fluctuations. I had to realize that fluctuations are a normal part of weight loss and to be patient as my body does what it needs to do.

How long did it take you to start to see results?
It took me 1 month to start to see result

How long did it take for you to reach your current weight?
It has taken me 18 1/2 months so far to reach my current weight.

How long have you maintained your weight loss and how do you do it?
I am not in maintenance as of yet I have another 13 pounds to lose to my goal I have set for myself but, I have kept the weight I have been losing off the entire 18.5 months.

How has your life changed now that you’ve lost weight?
I can stand up straight for the first time. I feel confident. My shoulders no longer Hunch I feel alive and vibrant. For the first time in my life I look forward to reaching my goals and going places and seeing things I am no longer ashamed of my body I feel great about just being me.

How did ShapeFit help you reach your weight loss goals?
I visit ShapeFit.com for exercises and also motivation. ShapeFit is extremely motivational and I love looking at the success stories!

Sarah’s Weight Loss Tips!

Weight loss tip #1:
Patience.

Weight loss tip #2:
Never give up.

Weight loss tip #3:
Set goals.

Weight loss tip #4:
Exercise!

Weight loss tip #5:
Love yourself.

Sarah’s Weight Loss Eating Plan!

Breakfast:
Omelet 2 eggs celery, tomatoes, mushrooms, ham 1 ounce of cheese.

Lunch:
Large salad HB eggs tomatoes, onions, green peppers, all legal veggies, salmon, or some other kind of protein. Cheese 1 oz.

Dinner:
1 portion on meat (chicken, steak, pork, fish) veggies 1-2 cups (broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, spinach, salad,beans, squash).

Snacks or Mini Meals:
Whey protein isolate shakes, nuts, seeds, cucumber.

Sarah’s Weight Loss Workouts!

Weight Training:
4 days a week of Heavy weight training usually a 45 minute intensive session.

Cardiovascular:
Running 4-5 days a week average mileage from 20-40 miles per week training for my first half marathon I will be running on May 21st 2006.

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