Name: Ann
Age: 48
Family Status: Married
Occupation: Customer Service Auditor
Hometown: Savannah, Georgia
Height: 5’4″
Starting Weight: 370 pounds
Current Weight: 237 pounds
Current Waist Size: 47″
Ann’s Weight Loss Interview!
How much did you lose (pounds, inches, dress/pants size)?
I lost 133 pounds and 14 sizes! I went from a size 32 down to a size 18.
When did you become unhappy with your weight (were you overweight as a child or did you gain weight as an adult)?
I have been overweight since the age of 3.
What made you decide to lose weight?
I simply needed a change and decided to do it.
What were the most important changes you made to lose weight?
I removed sugar from my life and started riding a 3 wheel bike. I worked all the way up to riding my bike 3 miles a day!
What was the most challenging thing you had to deal with during your weight loss journey?
The most challenging thing was continuing to exercise and finding new ways to burn fat when I would plateau.
How long did it take you to start to see results?
It only took a few weeks before I started to see results!
How long did it take for you to reach your current weight?
It took 18 months to reach my current weight.
How long have you maintained your weight loss and what are the most important factors for keeping it off?
I have kept the weight off for 2 years. I maintain my weight loss by not eating junk food and focusing on consuming real whole foods like meat, fruit and veggies. I also make sure I exercise and keep moving.
What keeps you motivated to continue your weight loss success?
I have a goal of losing another 50 pounds. I want to weigh less than 200 pounds as an adult.
How has your life changed now that you have lost weight?
I have a new job and enjoy doing fun outdoor activities like snorkeling and snuba diving (combination of snorkeling and scuba). I get to do things that I could never physically do before.
Do you have any advice for others who are trying to lose weight?
Don’t give up on yourself. You are worth it!
How did ShapeFit help you reach your weight loss goals?
ShapeFit.com helps to keep me motivated.
Ann’s Weight Loss Tips!
Weight Loss Tip #1:
Put the sugar away.
Weight Loss Tip #2:
Choose one thing different and stick with it.
Weight Loss Tip #3:
Every little bit of exercise you do will pay off.
Weight Loss Tip #4:
It’s okay to eat something you really want once in a while but not every day.
Weight Loss Tip #5:
Find alternatives to carbs.
Ann’s Weight Loss Eating Plan!
What do you normally eat for breakfast?
Eggs and veggies or steel cut oats.
What do you normally eat for lunch?
Meat and veggies.
What do you normally eat for dinner?
Meat and veggies.
What do you normally eat for snacks?
Nuts and fruit (before 1pm) and I also use healthy fats like coconut oil.
What type of nutritional supplements do you take?
I take a multivitamin.
Ann’s Weight Loss Workouts!
What do you do for weight training (exercises, workouts)?
I enjoy lifting weights several times a week.
What do you do for cardio training (exercises, workouts)?
For cardio, I like doing water aerobics and riding my bike.
