Name: Nancy
Age: 38
Family Status: Married
Occupation: Assembly line worker
Hometown: Lewiston, Idaho
Pounds or Inches Lost: I lost 125 pounds!
Starting Weight: 285 pounds
Current Weight: 160 pounds
Nancy’s Weight Loss Story!
When did you become unhappy with your weight?
I was overweight in school, starting about my junior high years.
What made you decide to lose weight?
I decided to lose weight when I saw myself in pictures. I couldn’t even stand to look at myself in the mirror.
What were the most important changes you made to lose weight?
My first step was to find a TOPS group. (Take Off pounds sensibly). I had lost weight going to TOPS before. So, I found a TOPS group in my town, I had to weigh in every Tuesday night. I started watching my portion sizes, I started barbecuing or using my George foreman, instead of frying food. I watched my carbs and I quit drinking pop. I walked 2 miles a day.
What was most challenging about losing weight?
The hardest part about losing weight was when I would hit a plateau and then go to a party and there would be lots of yummy looking food there!
How long did it take you to start to see results?
I started seeing results about in about 2 months.
How long did it take for you to reach your current weight?
I started losing weight January 3rd 2006 and I reached my goal January 16th 2007.
How long have you maintained your weight loss and how do you do it?
I have maintained my weight for almost 8 months now.
How has your life changed now that you’ve lost weight?
I have so much energy. I feel really good about myself and I love all the attention that I get.
How did ShapeFit help you reach your weight loss goals?
All the weight loss tips and reading other people’s weight loss stories.
Nancy’s Weight Loss Tips!
Weight loss tip #1:
Exercise.
Weight loss tip #2:
Portion sizes.
Weight loss tip #3:
Positive attitude.
Weight loss tip #4:
Lots of veggies and fruits.
Weight loss tip #5:
No soft drinks.
Nancy’s Weight Loss Eating Plan!
Breakfast:
Hot oatmeal with a banana. I use a packet of sweet and low on my oatmeal.
Lunch:
1/2 of a sandwich using mustard instead of mayo. a fruit or a yogurt.
Dinner:
Chicken or a small piece of beef. A salad or veggies.
Snacks or Mini Meals:
Light popcorn or hot tea. Rice cakes or a yogurt.
Nancy’s Weight Loss Workouts!
Weight Training:
I mainly did cardio exercise.
Cardiovascular:
Walking, walking and more walking. I also enjoy swimming.
