Transformation of the Day: Rosie misplaced 47 kilos. Well being is her motivation, however she additionally wished to succeed in her weight reduction objective earlier than her milestone fiftieth birthday. She wrote to us from the UK to share how she took motion.
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I joined your Fb web page a few years in the past due to all of the inspiring tales. They helped a lot, so right here is my story.
My identify is Rosie. I’m 50 years previous and from the UK. I began my journey in January 2024 after feeling unwell for the previous few months of 2023. My physician wished to prescribe remedy, however I didn’t wish to take it. I wished to see if I may assist myself by reducing weight.
I used to be on the heaviest I had ever been over 16st. (224 kilos) I additionally had ache in my hips. I discovered it tough to bend down to select issues up from the bottom, and I felt embarrassed to exit.
What was your motivation?
My motivation was that I’d be celebrating my fiftieth birthday in December 2024, and I wished to feel and look nice for that celebration.
I misplaced 4 stones (56 kilos) 10 years prior, however over time, I gained the load again. Nevertheless, I knew what to do to drop a few pounds. I ate smaller portion sizes and fewer carbs. I additionally drank loads of water, ate more healthy snacks, and moved extra.
I initially wished to lose 4 stones this time round, however I misplaced 2 and a half stones (35 kilos) between January and Might. I may match into garments I hadn’t worn in years and was proud of that.
I went on vacation in June, and after that, I couldn’t discover my motivation once more till November, after I all of the sudden realized my birthday was solely eight weeks away. I felt I may give it one other push to lose between one other 7-14 lbs. I managed to realize it, however it wasn’t simple as a result of it was the start of the festive season. There was every kind of temptation in every single place.
What’s your beginning weight? What’s your present weight?
My beginning weight was 16st 3lbs. (227 kilos) My weight now’s 12st 12lbs. (180 kilos)
What’s your top?
My top is 5 ft, 6 inches.
What’s your exercise routine?
My principal train is strolling. I discover it so therapeutic. I stroll for round an hour every day on Saturdays and Sundays. I additionally hold lively throughout the week by strolling relatively than taking the bus or the automobile.
This time, my weight reduction journey has been totally different. This is my third time shedding a important quantity of weight as an grownup. This time, I’ll hold my eye on the ball and never slip again into unhealthy habits that made me achieve the regain weight. I like to make use of an app to file my day by day calorie consumption. I really feel so good now I’m not going again to the previous me!
What recommendation would you wish to share?
If you wish to drop a few pounds, don’t put it off. Do it now. There’s by no means a super time.
You’ll achieve a greater, more healthy life. Don’t take into consideration the time it’ll take to lose the load. The time goes to cross anyway!