Name: Elizabeth
Age: 43
Occupation: Office Manager
Hometown: San Diego, California
Pounds or Inches Lost: I lost 162 pounds!
Height: 5’4″
Waist: 32.5″
Starting Weight: 310 pounds
Current Weight: 148 pounds
Elizabeth’s Weight Loss Story!
When did you become unhappy with your weight?
I have always been unhappy with my weight.
What made you decide to lose weight?
I was tired of being unhealthy.
What were the most important changes you made to lose weight?
I started out eating fish and dairy, and now I am a vegan. I no longer eat artificial sweeteners. I have exercised intensely, moderately, and not at all. But I am still trying. I have reconnected with my spirit. It gives me strength.
What was most challenging about losing weight?
Being a food addict.
How long did it take you to start to see results?
Right away.
How long did it take for you to reach your current weight?
Five years.
How long have you maintained your weight loss and how do you do it?
Vegan diet and exercise.
How has your life changed now that you’ve lost weight?
I no longer have high cholesterol. I can ride a bike or jog four miles. I can even play sports and enjoy time with friends. I no longer feel like a complete outsider.
How did ShapeFit help you reach your weight loss goals?
ShapeFit’s weight loss success stories are very inspirational!
Elizabeth’s Weight Loss Tips!
Weight loss tip #1:
Change one diet habit at a time, master it and then add another change.
Weight loss tip #2:
Go vegan!
Weight loss tip #3:
Make a permanent lifestyle change. No diets!
Weight loss tip #4:
Drink a gallon of water a day.
Weight loss tip #5:
Do not eat late at night.
Elizabeth’s Weight Loss Eating Plan!
Breakfast:
Oatmeal.
Lunch:
Vegan burrito (rice and beans), salad.
Dinner:
Veggies and whole grains like brown rice, whole wheat pasta.
Snacks or Mini Meals:
Natural veggie chips, avocado.
Elizabeth’s Weight Loss Workouts!
Weight Training:
I don’t weight train often but when I do its free weights or gym machines.
Cardiovascular:
Walking, jogging or bike.
