Name: Monique
Age: 43
Family Status: Mother of four children.
Occupation: Self employed and home school mom.
Hometown: Coral Springs, Florida
Height: 5’4″
Waist: 25″
Starting Weight: 148 pounds
Current Weight: 117 pounds
Pounds or Inches Lost: I lost 31 pounds and gained muscle mass!
Monique’s Weight Loss Story!
When did you become unhappy with your weight?
After my mom passed away, I realized that I was getting bigger.
What made you decide to lose weight?
A 3 month body transformation contest. I went from 148 pounds to 128 pounds in 3 months and won the contest but gained 10 pounds back within a year. I then decided to do a figure show and I went from 138 pounds to 115 pounds.
What were the most important changes you made to lose weight?
Eating every 3 to 4 hours of clean food only such as egg whites, oatmeal , chicken, fish sweet potatoes and green vegetables. I never cheated once.
What was most challenging about losing weight?
Fitting the training into my busy schedule.
How long did it take you to start to see results?
Within a month I started to see a difference in my body.
How long did it take for you to reach your current weight?
About 4 months for fat loss and muscle gain.
How long have you maintained your weight loss and how do you do it?
I keep eating clean and continue my exercise routine. I have a picture from one of the figure shows in the kitchen it keeps me motivated to stay on track.
How has your life changed now that you’ve lost weight?
I feel so much better about myself. I have more energy! My clothes look and fit great. I dropped several sizes, so I had to buy new clothes.
How did ShapeFit help you reach your weight loss goals?
Keep reading ShapeFit’s weight loss success stories. They will keep you motivated. Make sure to write down the little fitness tips from others that you read.
Monique’s Weight Loss Tips!
Weight loss tip #1:
Prepare all your meals a head of time.
Weight loss tip #2:
Eat on time every 3-4 hours.
Weight loss tip #3:
Never skip a meal.
Weight loss tip #4:
Eat clean. No sauces, butter etc.
Weight loss tip #5:
Carry your food with you so you are always ready to eat.
Monique’s Weight Loss Eating Plan!
Breakfast:
6 egg whites, 3/4 cup of plain oatmeal.
Lunch:
6 ounces of chicken or 6 ounces of white fish, 1/2 sweet potato, 1 cup of green vegetables.
Dinner:
6 ounces of chicken or 6 ounces of white fish, 1/2 sweet potato, 1 cup of green vegetables.
Snacks or Mini Meals:
I eat about 4 of these meals a day with no mini meals or snacks.
Monique’s Weight Loss Workouts!
Weight Training:
I weight train for 1 hour, 4 times a week.
Cardiovascular:
I do cardio 5 times a week for about 30 minutes each time.
