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Weight Loss Success Stories - Tiffany Lost Weight By Diet & Exercise

First Name: Tiffany
Age: 34
Family status: Married with 3 sons - 11 year-old twins and
a 7 year-old
Occupation: Personal Trainer / Group Fitness Instructor
Hometown: Palm Harbor, FL
Pounds or inches lost: I lost 35 pounds and went from a size
10 to a size 0!
Tiffany is ShapeFit's new fitness
consultant and will be giving advice to our visitors every
month!

BEFORE LOSING THE WEIGHT!



AFTER LOSING THE WEIGHT!



Tiffany's Weight Loss!
When did you become unhappy with your weight: July 1999
What made you decide to lose weight: We had taken a family
vacation to the beach, and when I came home and looked at the pictures,
I was horrified! I couldn't believe how much weight I had gained,
and that I didn't even realized it. I didn't want to be just another
fat mom!
What were the most important changes you made to lose weight:
I had to START exercising, and totally change the way I ate. With
3 small children we had lots of chicken nuggets, pizza and french
fries. We all learned to cut out the junk food and eat healthy.
What was most challenging about losing weight: I got addicted
to the exercise really quick, but the eating part was much harder.
I often felt frustrated at not seeing the results I wanted as fast
as I wanted them, and would want to just forget the whole thing!
How long did it take you to start to see results: After
6 months I felt better and my clothes fit differently, the weight
started to really come off after about 8 months.
How long did it take for you to reach your current weight:
14 months
How long have you maintained your weight loss and how do you
do it: I have maintained my current weight for 5 years! I work
out 6 days a week and eat clean.
How has your life changed now that you've lost weight: How
has my life NOT changed should be the question! I am a completely
different person now. I am so much happier, and so much more confident
in myself. I am more adventurous and I find that I do things that
before I never would have attempted! I completed my first Olympic
distance triathlon after losing weight. I became certified as a
Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer so that I can share
my passion for fitness and healthy living with others, and help
them reach their goals!

Tiffany's Weight Loss Tips!
Weight loss tip #1: Know what your weaknesses are when it
comes to food, and DON'T keep those things in your house. If it's
not there, you can't eat it!
Weight loss tip #2: Eat BEFORE you get hungry. I try to
eat a small meal or snack every 2 hours throughout the day. When
I let myself get really hungry, that's when I find myself eating
junk.
Weight loss tip #3: Have a plan when you go out to eat.
Think about what you will order ahead of time, and don't let yourself
be tempted by the high calorie, high fat items on the menu. Many
restaurants now have their nutrition information posted on-line.
Check it out - I am much less likely to eat something if I know
how fattening it really is!
Weight loss tip #4: Have one "cheat" day a week
for eating. If you know you can have a hamburger and ice cream on
Saturday, it makes it easier to eat well the rest of the week.
Weight loss tip #5: Be sensible when it comes to portion
size. Even healthy foods become fattening when you eat too much
of them!

Tiffany's Weight Loss Eating Plan!
Breakfast: 1 cup oatmeal with a scoop of protein powder,
honey and blueberries, 1/2 cup skim milk
Lunch: Turkey wrap on whole wheat tortilla with lettuce
and tomato.
Dinner: Chicken, fish, or whole wheat pasta, a salad with
low-fat dressing, and grilled veggies.
Snacks or Mini Meals: Low-fat cottage cheese, low-fat yogurt,
almonds and cashews, whole wheat pita with hummus, I also drink
2 protein shakes a day.

Tiffany's Weight Loss Workouts!
Weight Training: I weight train 2 times per week for an
hour. I also teach 3 Pilates classes a week.
Cardiovascular: I teach 4 Spinning classes a week, and try
to run once a week. When you are trying to lose weight, cardio 5
times a week is a must!



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