Get Fittory: How I Lost 105 Pounds!

I am a 32-year-old wife and mother of two beautiful kids ages 10 and 8. When I was 26 years old, my doctor diagnosed me with High Blood Pressure and prescribed me medications to help lower my blood pressure. My highest weight was 266 pounds, as of today, I have lost 105 pounds! The process was not easy, it took me over a year to achieve this goal of mines but with hard work and dedication, I was able to do it. I started by changing my eating habits and educating myself on nutrition (Nutrition is the Key to having a successful weight loss transformation).

I learned how to switch out the foods that were not good for me, doing away with junk food, and sugary drinks. My workout routine consists of training at least four times a week both cardio and weight training. I found a passion for running and have run many 5ks, half marathons, and my first full marathon last year (26.2 miles!). Weightlifting has definitely helped changed my body as well, which is why I encourage everyone to lift weights. For some reason, there is a stigma that if you are female, and you lift weights you will get bulky! That is not true and in fact, you should absolutely add it to your routine.

The hardest part about my transformation was learning how to find balance, being that I work fulltime, mommy responsibilities, and having a family. I admit it is not easy but if you can find balance and create a schedule for yourself that fits your life it will work out. In July 2017, I did something I have wanted to do for years and that was to become a Certified Spinning instructor in July 2017! Now, every weekend, I get to inspire others on their journey and it has been so rewarding!

I would have to say that learning how to be consistent and not going to food when I feel stressed was something that was a struggle for me it was hard during my transformation BUT I know how to manage my emotions and not turn to food. My love for health and fitness has changed drastically. Becoming a Certified Spinning Instructor has been so exciting!

I am currently in the process of certifying as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. The main advice that I would give to others is that you need to learn about Nutrition and the role it plays on this journey, find workouts that you will enjoy, so when you do the workouts it does not feel like a punishment…LOL. Keep going and NEVER GIVE UP!