Weight Loss Success Stories - Keerthi Lost 50 Pounds

First Name: Keerthi
Age: 27
Family Status: Single
Occupation: n/a
Hometown: Dallas,Texas
Pounds or Inches Lost: I lost 50 pounds and 5 inches!
Height: 5' 9"
Waist: 36"
Starting Weight: 245 pounds
Current Weight: 195 pounds

Keerthi's Weight Loss Story!

When did you become unhappy with your weight?

Since 2005. That is when I realized I was not in good shape.

What made you decide to lose weight?

I wanted to lose weight but just couldn't make time for it.

What were the most important changes you made to lose weight?

My decision to change. Everything else followed.

What was most challenging about losing weight?

My changing schedule was tough. My knee and shoulder injury made it difficult also.

How long did it take you to start to see results?

2 months.

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

12 months.

How long have you maintained your weight loss and how do you do it?

About 6-7 months.

How has your life changed now that you've lost weight?

I feel much better and I'm in better shape and much more active now.

How did ShapeFit help you reach your weight loss goals?

ShapeFit's exercise routines and success stories are great.

Keerthi's Weight Loss Tips!

Weight loss tip #1:

Lots of water.

Weight loss tip #2:

Take it slow but steady.

Weight loss tip #3:

Make your own food.

Weight loss tip #4:

Include weight training (squats at least).

Weight loss tip #5:

Keep learning.

Keerthi's Weight Loss Eating Plan!

Breakfast:

Oatmeal with honey and protein powder.

Lunch:

A cup of wheat farina with veggies. Brown rice cooked with veggies.

Dinner:

Fish, pearl millet pancakes, or just a huge protein shake with some fruit when I do weight training.

Snacks or Mini Meals:

I don't really eat any snacks.

Keerthi's Weight Loss Workouts!

Weight Training:

I do weight training exercises such as: bench press, push-ups, flyes, barbell rows, pulldowns, hammer curls, concentration curls, pushdowns, extensions, close grip bench press, squats, hack squats and deadlifts.

Cardiovascular:

I include several different exercises for my cardio workouts. I will do 45 minutes of elliptical or inclined walking at 3.5 mph. Sometimes I swim 30-40 minutes and do cardio kickboxing for an 1 hour.

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