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Weight Loss Success Stories - Hilda Lost Weight By Diet
& Exercise
First Name: Hilda
Age: 47
Family Status: Married
Occupation: Administrative Assistant
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Canada
Pounds or Inches Lost: I lost 35 pounds and lots of inches!
Height: 5' 4"
Waist: N/A
Starting Weight: 185 pounds
Current Weight: 150 pounds
Hilda's Weight Loss Story!
When did you become unhappy with your weight?
I've been unhappy for years, especially after having my second
daughter 24 years ago.
What made you decide to lose weight?
I was diagnosed with borderline sleep apnea. I went for a sleep
test at a hospital and stopped breathing 17 times in my 6 1/2
hour test. It scared the daylights out of me. When my doctor gave
me the options and two were to sleep with some type of contraption,
I knew I had to concentrate on the weight loss. So here I am.
What were the most important changes you made to lose weight?
I joined the gym here at the University of Toronto. It's convenient
for me to go during my lunch 2-3 days a week (although I must
admit I have been getting lazy and need to start refocusing).
Also food was very important. I didn't do any fad dieting, just
good food, lots of veggies and yogurts. I eat salads 1-2 times
a day and I've introduced protein
at almost every meal. I found I've been slimming down even
more.
What was most challenging about losing weight?
When the scale didn't budge one or two weeks, especially when
I am so strict. No soda pop, no desserts. It's been a real struggle
but now I'm beginning to reward myself once in a while as I'm
beginning to feel deprived.
How long did it take you to start to see results?
1 month, but the last 3 has been a major change in my figure!
I've gone from a size 16/18 (in pants) to an 11/12 sometimes a
10, depending on the make and style of the item.
How long did it take for you to reach your current weight?
7 months.
How long have you maintained your weight loss and how do you do
it?
I'm into my 8th month and I am still losing. I still have the
same routine, fitness, cardio, biking and eating well.
How has your life changed now that you've lost weight?
My husband can't believe his new wife. My coworkers are all stopping
me and asking me what I am doing. Am I on a special diet? Do I
get injections (referring to a very popular diet here in Toronto)?
When I tell them what I do, their jaws drop. It feels so wonderful
to have curves again and to feel sexy. My sex life with my husband
has turned around. We will be married 30 years this coming July
and I look forward to a honeymoon retreat and that I can finally
wear a decent bathing suit instead of a tent!
How did ShapeFit help you reach your weight loss goals?
I enjoy reading the articles, nutrition
tips and of course the success
stories. When I see women who struggled to lose weight and
did it, it truly is very inspirational. ShapeFit.com has been
a big influence on my new look at life. When I was diagnosed borderline
sleep apnea, it scared me to death. By chance I came across this
website and I became hooked. The information is credible and reading
about others who have been successful, has helped me focus and
stay on track! Thanks ShapeFit.com for being the voice that I
needed to get my life back!
Hilda's Weight Loss Tips!
 
Weight loss tip #1:
Do not give up! The scale will not budge at times but keep going
with your routine!
Weight loss tip #2:
Try not to be so hard on yourself. Remember it took years for
you to get to the point you are at. It won't come off that fast
for some of us!
Weight loss tip #3:
Eat
protein at every meal. Research, cut out magazine articles,
paste them where you can refer to them for reminders. You can't
remember everything!
Weight loss tip #4:
Encourage your better half to eat more healthy. Tell them how
much you love them and want to grow old with them. A healthy partner
is a healthy relationship for many years of happiness. A fit couple
are a happy couple!
Weight loss tip #5:
Read
the food labels. Every calorie counts!
Hilda's Weight Loss Eating Plan!
Breakfast:
Quaker Instant Oatmeal with water, strawberries/blackberries,
1 cup of coffee/cream/ little sugar and 1 boiled egg white, one
35 calorie yogurt (the greatest discovery ever).
Lunch:
Salad or soup (under 100 cal), whole wheat bread, toasted with
tuna (water packed), onion, green onion, 1 tbs. light mayo (40
cal), water, fruit.
Dinner:
Chicken breast, cooked with chicken broth, vegetables, spices,
salad and steamed green beans/broccoli.
Snacks or Mini Meals:
Hummus and carrots, yogurt, cottage cheese with fresh fruit,
fruit and power bars for the ride home on the subway!
Hilda's Weight Loss Workouts!
Weight Training:
Leg and chest presses, dumbbell lifts.
Cardiovascular:
Circuit training, running, stationary bike.
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