Transformation of the Day: Rosie misplaced 47 kilos. Well being is her motivation, however she additionally wished to achieve 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 I’m 50 years outdated and from the UK.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 medicine, however I didn’t wish to take it. I wished to see if I may assist myself by dropping pounds.
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 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 wished to feel and appear nice for that celebration.
I misplaced 4 stones (56 kilos) 10 years prior, however through the years, I gained the load again. Nevertheless, I knew what to do to drop extra pounds. I ate smaller portion sizes and fewer carbs. I additionally drank plenty 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 Could. I may match into garments I hadn’t worn in years and was pleased with 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 attain it, however it wasn’t straightforward as a result of it was the start of the festive season. There was all types 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 peak?
My peak is 5 toes, 6 inches.
What’s your exercise routine?
My essential 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 slightly than taking the bus or the automobile.
This time, my weight reduction journey has been totally different. This is my third time dropping a important quantity of weight as an grownup. This time, I’ll maintain my eye on the ball and never slip again into dangerous 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 outdated me!
What recommendation would you wish to share?
If you wish to drop extra pounds, don’t put it off. Do it now. There may be by no means a really perfect time.
You’ll achieve a greater, more healthy life. Don’t take into consideration the time it would take to lose the load. The time goes to cross anyway!
