Name: Caitlin
Age: 33
Family Status: Divorced
Occupation: Personal Trainer
Location: Florida
Height: 5’5″
Waist: 34″
Starting Weight: 332 pounds
Current Weight: 155 pounds
Pounds or Inches Lost: I lost 177 pounds! I was 332 pounds at my heaviest in a size 28/30 with a waist over 55 inches!
Caitlin’s Weight Loss Story!
When did you become unhappy with your weight?
I was overweight as a child and was a major emotional eater.
What made you decide to lose weight?
An old friend thought I was pregnant when I wasn’t and that was the kick-start I needed.
What were the most important changes you made to lose weight?
No more soda and fast food. I also started drinking lots of water.
What was most challenging about losing weight?
There are temptations all over the place from dinner parties, get-togethers and practically anything that revolves around food.
How long did it take you to start to see results?
3 months.
How long did it take for you to reach your current weight?
4 years.
How long have you maintained your weight loss and how do you do it?
I made it a lifestyle change.
What keeps you motivated to continue your weight loss success?
I’m a personal trainer now and all of my clients keep me motivated.
How has your life changed now that you’ve lost weight?
I’ve been featured in two magazines and on The Today Show. I have a successful blog on Facebook and even wrote a book. I now work full time as a personal trainer helping ladies much like my former self and I love it!
Do you have any advice for others who are trying to lose weight?
Keep at it! You truly won’t be motivated until you see the results yourself so you have to fake it to make it.
How did ShapeFit help you reach your weight loss goals?
ShapeFit’s weight loss stories are very motivational.
Caitlin’s Weight Loss Tips!
Weight loss tip #1:
Eat every 3 hours.
Weight loss tip #2:
Drink lots of water.
Weight loss tip #3:
Get active.
Weight loss tip #4:
Get plenty of sleep.
Weight loss tip #5:
Make yourself a priority.
Caitlin’s Weight Loss Eating Plan!
Breakfast:
Oatmeal and eggs.
Lunch:
Grilled chicken with lettuce or leftovers.
Dinner:
Chicken or fish stir fry.
Snacks or Mini Meals:
Hard boiled eggs, almonds, almond butter and apples.
Nutritional Supplements:
Vitamin D and vitamin C.
Caitlin’s Weight Loss Workouts!
Weight Training:
I rotate upper body and lower body muscle groups throughout the week.
Cardiovascular:
I run 4 days per week.
1 Comment
What a great motivational story! What I find more awesome is that it took you some time to do it but you still didn’t give up. Sometimes we think we have to achieve everything in a few months or we consider ourselves a failure. Slow and steady wins the race every time. This will help me a great deal! What is your Facebook page and blog and what’s the name of the book?