Name: Justin
Age: 19
Family Status: Single
Occupation: Cook
Hometown: Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Pounds or Inches Lost: I lost 179 pounds!
Height: 6’1″
Waist: 32″
Starting Weight: 352 pounds
Current Weight: 173 pounds
Justin’s Weight Loss Story!
When did you become unhappy with your weight?
When I was around 11 years old. I continued to struggle throughout high school until the summer after my senior year.
What made you decide to lose weight?
I wanted to be able to live a normal lifestyle, buy clothes anywhere and fit into my car. All the stuff people take for granted.
What were the most important changes you made to lose weight?
EXERCISE! I dieted a lot also but mainly I am way more active now. I work almost 60 hours a week and workout 5 days a week.
What was most challenging about losing weight?
It’s all mental. You have to brainwash yourself that you don’t need the food. You have had it before and believe you can do anything. Take small steps at first. I remember when I could barely ride my bike a couple of miles. Now, I can walk like 11.5 miles straight.
How long did it take you to start to see results?
First week I lost 8 pounds. Then it started adding up: 8 pounds, then 13 pounds, then 18 pounds, then 24 pounds and so on. I finally believed it was time.
How long did it take for you to reach your current weight?
It took me about a year and a half to reach my current weight.
How long have you maintained your weight loss and how do you do it?
Almost two years. I’m really active and don’t allow myself to get bored. I try not to eat when I’m not hungry and I just stay active.
How has your life changed now that you’ve lost weight?
I have confidence. Unfortunately, like a lot of people fear, I do have loose skin and need surgery. It shouldn’t scare you away because every day I wake up to have 180 pounds off me and it’s an incredible feeling. I can do so many things like fit into my car better, fit on a plane and go to a clothes store to buy a shirt I like without worrying if it comes in 3XL. I can also wear jeans that fit because I can use belts now.
How did ShapeFit help you reach your weight loss goals?
ShapeFit’s weight loss success stories are very motivational.
Justin’s Weight Loss Tips!
Weight loss tip #1:
Believe you can do anything!
Weight loss tip #2:
Never give up.
Weight loss tip #3:
Tell yourself you have eaten that before and don’t need it.
Weight loss tip #4:
Start with easy activities like biking.
Weight loss tip #5:
Use activities such as a birthday party and set a weight goal to keep you motivated.
Justin’s Weight Loss Eating Plan!
Breakfast:
Fruit like an apple or pear.
Lunch:
Healthy choice TV dinner.
Dinner:
Marie Callendar’s or healthy choice TV dinner.
Snacks or Mini Meals:
Fiber bars.
Justin’s Weight Loss Workouts!
Weight Training:
1 hour a day, 3 days a week since last summer.
Cardiovascular:
I started at 20 miles of walking a week then slowly increased to 25 then 30 then 35 and eventually 40 miles a week.
