I don’t eat too much fruit because it’s high in sugar. I aim for a gallon of water daily. I started off doing cardio 5 to 6 times a week, 2 hours a day, and weight training 2 to 3 times a week. Now I am 160 lbs, which is 72 lbs lighter from where I started.
Paying It Forward
I feel so good about myself. What keeps me motivated is my followers on my social media pages. They tell me all the time how I am such an inspiration to them and that motivates them to change their lifestyle. I love hearing that because it fuels me to go harder.
I am a Certified Fitness Trainer now and one of my clients this past summer was Stellar Award winner Kierra Sheard. I plan on being a motivational speaker that goes to schools and other places to share my story and help motivate young people to start their journey NOW.
I also plan on starting a mentoring program called Club Beautifully Fit that will focus on the body and mind for all ages. My goal is to inspire and encourage young women to embrace a healthy lifestyle and promote high self esteem.
My advice is to look at weight loss as a lifestyle change and not something you have to do. Looking at it as something you have to do will get you discouraged when you don’t see results and then you will give up. A lifestyle change is permanent so you’ll know that no matter what happens, the weight will come off and it’s not something that you will constantly think about.
To keep up with Lulu’s journey, find her at the information below:
Lulu “The Fitness Princess”
Lulu + You Fitness
ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer
www.facebook.com/iambeautifullyfit
www.luluplusyoufitness.com
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