Weight Loss Success Stories - Mike Garcia Lost 100 Pounds

First Name: Mike
Age: 37
Family Status: Married
Occupation: Mover
Hometown: Russellville, Arkansas
Pounds or Inches Lost: I lost 100 pounds!
Height: 5'7"
Waist: 32"
Starting Weight: 280 pounds
Current Weight: 180 pounds

Mike's Weight Loss Story!

When did you become unhappy with your weight?

I became unhappy when my blood pressure became very high.

What made you decide to lose weight?

I wanted to live a long, happy and healthy life for my children. I did it for them!

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

I stopped eating fried foods, drinking sodas and going out to eat.

What was most challenging about losing weight?

Resisting the temptation of eating all the good and fattening foods.

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?

7 months.

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

6 months.

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

I have a lot more energy. I can work better. I do not get tired easily. I am very active now.

How did ShapeFit help you reach your weight loss goals?

I read other ShapeFit weight loss success stories and was very inspired. It really has inspired me to become healthy. I love the new me. I will never go back to the old Mike ever.

Mike's Weight Loss Tips!

Weight loss tip #1:

No processed foods.

Weight loss tip #2:

Drink lots of water.

Weight loss tip #3:

Do not give up.

Weight loss tip #4:

Read labels.

Weight loss tip #5:

Count calories.

Mike's Weight Loss Eating Plan!

Breakfast:

Protein shake and a peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread.

Lunch:

3 cans of tuna or chicken, water.

Dinner:

Salad with boiled eggs, piece of steak or baked chicken.

Snacks or Mini Meals:

Bananas, multigrain bars, protein shakes.

Mike's Weight Loss Workouts!

Weight Training:

I lift weights 5 days a week. I workout every part of my body on a different day.

Cardiovascular:

Jogging 3 miles on the treadmill, riding my bike to work, elliptical machine at least 3 times a week along with pull-ups, knee raises and sit-ups every night.

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