Transformation of the Day: Rosie misplaced 47 kilos. Well being is her motivation, however she additionally needed to achieve her weight reduction purpose 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 title 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 needed to prescribe remedy, however I didn’t wish to take it. I needed 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 troublesome to bend down to choose issues up from the bottom, and I felt embarrassed to exit.
What was your motivation?
My motivation was that I might be celebrating my fiftieth birthday in December 2024, and I needed to appear and feel nice for that celebration.
I misplaced 4 stones (56 kilos) 10 years prior, however through the years, I gained the load again. Nonetheless, I knew what to do to drop extra pounds. I ate smaller portion sizes and fewer carbs. I additionally drank numerous water, ate more healthy snacks, and moved extra.
I initially needed 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 immediately 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 attain it, nevertheless it wasn’t straightforward as a result of it was the start of the festive season. There was all types of temptation in all places.
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 important train is strolling. I discover it so therapeutic. I stroll for round an hour every day on Saturdays and Sundays. I additionally maintain lively throughout the week by strolling reasonably than taking the bus or the automobile.
This time, my weight reduction journey has been totally different. This is my third time shedding a vital quantity of weight as an grownup. This time, I’ll maintain 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 document 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 extra 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 should take to lose the load. The time goes to go anyway!