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Weight Loss Success Stories - Mekole Lost Weight By
Diet & Exercise
First Name: Mekole
Age: 42
Family status: Single
Occupation: Actress/Entertainer
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA
Pounds or inches lost: I lost 75 pounds!
Starting Weight: 240 pounds
Current Weight: 165 pounds
       
Mekole's Weight Loss!
When did you become unhappy with your weight?
After my break-up with my ex-partner, I went through a severe
depression. I had always had a weight issue even as a child and
through adulthood the weight was becoming a severe health issue
I was a size 20 and always felt fat and unattractive no matter
how nice I dressed.
What made you decide to lose weight?
In Aug of 2004, I worked as a baggage handler for the airlines
and I saw about 10 pounds come off me, so I was enthused. But
in Jan 2005 I auditioned and received the role as "power
woman" in the play Menopause the Musical. I knew to keep
the job and not have problems I had to lose the weight I went
on an eating regimen and changed my way of life completely. Through
eating right and living a healthy life.
What were the most important changes you made to lose weight?
My way of eating! DONT use any fad diets, diets pill, etc. Eating
and exercising at least 3 times a week have to be a way of life.
When I first started my weight transformation, I started out with
protein shakes and healthy food. I walked 3-4 miles a day and
I also went to my doctor. He is a weight loss specialist and he
gave me a booklet on the do's and don't of eating. Even now when
I want to get a little crazy with pizza and fried food, I think
of the size 20 days. Nowaydays I take the subway instead of drive
my car and the exercise works wonders! But most of all it is your
intake of food. I also don't drink or smoke. The body is the temple.
What was most challenging about losing weight?
The sit-ups that I still hate to do but I must do them everyday
no matter what. The most challenging times were the plateaus.
When I was doing everything but the weight didn't move. It was
hard not to get discouraged and the times when it seemed that
the weight didn't come off quick enough. I had to remember that
fast results always led to an over weight body. It's quick to
put on but slow to come off.
How long did it take you to start to see results?
I began to see results after 1 1/2 to 2 months.
How long did it take for you to reach your current weight?
10 months.
How long have you maintained your weight loss and how do you do
it?
It's been a year. No matter how I want to eat, I still eat healthy.
I have sugar-free candy and I eat salads instead of pizza late
at night when I get hungry I have a cup or bowl of soup or some
fruit . No matter how much I don't want to, I do some type of
high level exercise at least 3-4 times a week. I gave away all
my big clothes to charity or to people that needed them. Ibelieve
that if you give the big clothes away then you don't have to and
you won't go back to the past.
How has your life changed now that you've lost weight?
My self-esteem is incredible . It helps me in my daily life from
paying bills to going on stage as an actress. I feel that I accomplished
that then I can accomplish anything in the world I put my mind
to. Any time, any place, any circumstance!
How did ShapeFit help you reach your weight loss goals?
I read the articles and it help s me stay fit with their eating
tips and their other weight loss tips! ShapeFit is great and they
have helped me maintain my weight loss with different tips they
give and weight loss success stories.
Mekole's Weight Loss Tips!
Weight loss tip #1:
Watch your sugar intake in all elements of food.
Weight loss tip #2:
Change your eating habits to something that is fun but yet healthy.
Weight loss tip #3:
Work out high brisk rate 3-4 days a week.
Weight loss tip #4:
When you lose a size or your clothes become bigger give them
away don't let the past weight catch you again.
Weight loss tip #5:
Don't deny yourself but don't over indulge. 1 piece instead of
1 whole candy bar. Sugar-free instead of sugar loaded.
Mekole's Weight Loss Eating Plan!
Breakfast:
I have a whey protein shake with soy milk a banana or some type
of fruit.
Lunch:
I have a salad and if I want something really tasty I eat a piece
of meat with a piece of fruit and cut down the bread. Bread is
flour, salt and water. Bloat bloat bloat!
Dinner:
I 'll a have saucer plate of food. and sometimes I will have
a vegetable, lean meat or salad and at least one day a week I
have a vegetable day with nothing but fruits and vegetables.
Snacks or Mini Meals:
I make half a sandwich or a salad. Sometimes I'll eat 2 eggs
with salmon and that's always a filler.
Mekole's Weight Loss Workouts!
Weight Training:
I workout 3 days a week with weights and I have a weight trainer
when I am on the road with my show. I take my exercise bands and
walk..walk ..walk!
Cardiovascular:
I walk from 30mins to an hour briskly 5-6 days a week and now
I take the subway and speed walk to the subway and run up the
stairs. It's a good work-out!
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