Name: Andrew
Age: 29
Family Status: Single
Occupation: Mechanic
Location: County Durham, England
Height: 6’0″
Waist: 42″
Starting Weight: 410 pounds
Current Weight: 300 pounds
Pounds or Inches Lost: I have lost 110 pounds so far!
Andrew’s Weight Loss Story!
When did you become unhappy with your weight?
After the birth of my son.
What made you decide to lose weight?
The thought of not being able to see my son grow up and not being able to play with him like a father should do.
What were the most important changes you made to lose weight?
My new eating plan.
What was most challenging about losing weight?
The lifestyle change.
How long did it take you to start to see results?
It took me around 4 weeks.
How long did it take for you to reach your current weight?
16 weeks.
How long have you maintained your weight loss and how do you do it?
I’m still losing weight.
What keeps you motivated to continue your weight loss success?
My son.
How has your life changed now that you’ve lost weight?
My life has changed so much! I have so much more energy and I can now easily fall asleep at night.
Do you have any advice for others who are trying to lose weight?
You need to do it for yourself and for your own personal reasons. It never gets easy so you need to stick with it for the long run.
How did ShapeFit help you reach your weight loss goals?
ShapeFit.com helped motivate me with all of their great health and fitness information!
Andrew’s Weight Loss Tips!
Weight loss tip #1:
Eat the right foods.
Weight loss tip #2:
Eat at the right time of the day.
Weight loss tip #3:
Keep portion sizes to a minimum.
Weight loss tip #4:
Exercise early in the morning.
Weight loss tip #5:
Have a treat every now and then.
Andrew’s Weight Loss Eating Plan!
Breakfast:
Small bowl of porridge.
Lunch:
Chicken breast with a handful of brown rice.
Dinner:
Small jacket potato and a small amount of salad.
Snacks or Mini Meals:
I snack on hard boiled eggs.
Nutritional Supplements:
Vitamin C tablets.
Andrew’s Weight Loss Workouts!
Weight Training:
I weight train 3 times a week for 45 minutes each workout.
Cardiovascular:
My cardio consists of 3 boxing sessions a week, two 10 mile bike rides and two circuits a week.
