Name: Nacasha
Age: 34
Family Status: Married with 2 children 10 and 7 months
Occupation: School bus driver and home school mom
Hometown: Henry, Virginia
Pounds or Inches Lost: I lost 87 pounds!
Starting Weight: 237 pounds
Current Weight: 150 pounds
Nacasha’s Weight Loss Story!
When did you become unhappy with your weight?
A few years after the birth of my first son.
What made you decide to lose weight?
I was so depressed. I was tired of being a mom with no energy. I asked my Dr. to give me something to make me lose weight and he told me to join WW’s. I was like yea right at first..you pay for me to go…..but 1 week later I made the call.
What were the most important changes you made to lose weight?
Started paying attention to what and how much I was eating. Went to my meetings every week to make myself accountable for what I had done. The most important thing I think was I had to put myself first and a mom and wife 2nd.
What was most challenging about losing weight?
Cooking for my husband,my children, and myself. Not having to cook separate meals was a big issue for me. Changing my bad eating habits.
How long did it take you to start to see results?
A few weeks.
How long did it take for you to reach your current weight?
9 months.
How long have you maintained your weight loss and how do you do it?
December of 2003.
How has your life changed now that you’ve lost weight?
I have a better relationship with God. I actually know I am worthy. I am a member of my choir…I don’t mind getting up in front of people anymore or having my picture taken. I am more active. I exercise and play with my boys like I did when I was a teenager. I felt better at 33 than I did when I was 23.
How did ShapeFit help you reach your weight loss goals?
The stories inspire me so much. The tips and great advice help me even more!
Nacasha’s Weight Loss Tips!
Weight loss tip #1:
Know that you are worth something.
Weight loss tip #2:
Track your daily food intake
Weight loss tip #3:
Do some type of exercise even if it is just walking to the mailbox or to the top of the mall parking lot.
Weight loss tip #4:
Make your trip in the grocery store around the edges as much as possible , try to stay away from the middle. Too many bad choices.
Weight loss tip #5:
If you don’t buy it , you won’t eat it.
Nacasha’s Weight Loss Eating Plan!
Breakfast:
2 Uncle Wally blueberry muffins, oatmeal and a cup of milk…or 2 egg whites, spinach, onions, mushrooms, 1 slice of toast and milk.
Lunch:
2 drumsticks, mustard greens, baked potato & a chocolate popsicle for dessert.
Dinner:
Grilled fish or chicken, or steak…steamed rice, steamed broccoli, a small dinner roll.
Snacks or Mini Meals:
Protein bar, frozen grapes (they last longer), graham cracker with either peanut butter or frozen cool whip.
Nacasha’s Weight Loss Workouts!
Weight Training:
I do the firm 2-3 times a week. And other videos.
Cardiovascular:
I walk outside 2-4 miles 2-3 times a week and when it rains I walk on my treadmill.
