Weight Loss Success Stories - Nancy Lost 125 Pounds

First Name: Nancy
Age: 38
Family Status: Married
Occupation: Assembly line worker
Hometown: Lewiston, Idaho
Pounds or Inches Lost: I lost 125 pounds!
Starting Weight: 285 pounds
Current Weight: 160 pounds

Nancy's Weight Loss Story!

When did you become unhappy with your weight?

I was overweight in school, starting about my junior high years.

What made you decide to lose weight?

I decided to lose weight when I saw myself in pictures. I couldn't even stand to look at myself in the mirror.

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

My first step was to find a TOPS group. (Take Off pounds sensibly). I had lost weight going to TOPS before. So, I found a TOPS group in my town, I had to weigh in every Tuesday night. I started watching my portion sizes, I started barbecuing or using my George foreman, instead of frying food. I watched my carbs and I quit drinking pop. I walked 2 miles a day.

What was most challenging about losing weight?

The hardest part about losing my weight was when I would hit a plateau for would go to a party and there would be lots of yummy looking foods.

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

I started seeing results about in about 2 months.

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

I started losing weight January 3rd 2006 and I reached my goal January 16th 2007.

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

I have maintained my weight for almost 8 months now.

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

I have so much energy. I feel really good about myself and I love all the attention that I get.

How did ShapeFit help you reach your weight loss goals?

All the weight loss tips and reading other people's weight loss stories.

Nancy's Weight Loss Tips!

Weight loss tip #1:

Exercise.

Weight loss tip #2:

Portion sizes.

Weight loss tip #3:

Positive attitude.

Weight loss tip #4:

Lots of veggies and fruits.

Weight loss tip #5:

No soft drinks.

Nancy's Weight Loss Eating Plan!

Breakfast:

Hot oatmeal with a banana. I use a packet of sweet and low on my oatmeal.

Lunch:

1/2 of a sandwich using mustard instead of mayo. a fruit or a yogurt.

Dinner:

Chicken or a small piece of beef. A salad or veggies.

Snacks or Mini Meals:

Light popcorn or hot tea. Rice cakes or a yogurt.

Nancy's Weight Loss Workouts!

Weight Training:

I mainly did cardio exercise.

Cardiovascular:

Walking, walking and more walking. I also enjoy swimming.

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