Weight Loss Success Stories - Michael Miller Lost 228 Pounds

First Name: Michael
Age: 22
Family Status: Single
Occupation: Student
Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland
Pounds or Inches Lost: I lost 228 pounds and 21 inches (from 60 to a 39 waist size)!
Height: 5'9"
Waist: 39"
Starting Weight: 450 pounds
Current Weight: 222 pounds

Michael's Weight Loss Story!

When did you become unhappy with your weight?

Since I was 14 years old.

What made you decide to lose weight?

I turned 21 and decided to turn my life around and I wanted to be attractive to women.

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

My diet and activity level.

What was most challenging about losing weight?

I was addicted to food and the first month it felt like I was going through withdraw symptoms.

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

4 months.

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

1 year and 24 days.

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

I'm still losing weight. I've been at 222 pounds for 2 days now.

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

People don't stare at me anymore and I can fit in seats and desks now. I talk to a lot more women now and I can buy clothes at department stores.

How did ShapeFit help you reach your weight loss goals?

I just joined ShapeFit.com today but the weight loss stories are really inspirational.

Michael's Weight Loss Tips!

Weight loss tip #1:

Eat ground turkey instead of beef.

Weight loss tip #2:

Drink diet Sunkist. Its the best diet soda available.

Weight loss tip #3:

Use the elliptical machine because it burns calories like crazy.

Weight loss tip #4:

Bench press twice a week.

Weight loss tip #5:

Play sports. They are fun and burn calories like crazy.

Michael's Weight Loss Eating Plan!

Breakfast:

Bowl of corn flakes with no sugar.

Lunch:

Turkey sandwich on wheat bread with lettuce,tomato and mustard (no mayonnaise). I also have an orange.

Dinner:

Turkey burger on wheat bread and some corn.

Snacks or Mini Meals:

Fruit like grapes, apples or oranges.

Michael's Weight Loss Workouts!

Weight Training:

Bench press and all the machines at my gym.

Cardiovascular:

Elliptical machine, stepper or treadmill for an hour. I also play full court basketball and 9 on 9 football on the weekends.

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