Rosie misplaced 47 kilos | Black Weight Loss Success

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.

Social Media:
Rosie’s Fb web page.

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 I’m 50 years outdated and from the UK.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 remedy, however I didn’t wish to take it. I wished to see if I might assist myself by losing a few 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’d 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 burden again. Nevertheless, I knew what to do to shed extra pounds. I ate smaller portion sizes and fewer carbs. I additionally drank numerous 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 might 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, once I all of a sudden realized my birthday was solely eight weeks away. I felt I might give it one other push to lose between one other 7-14 lbs. I managed to attain it, nevertheless it wasn’t simple as a result of it was the start of the festive season. There was all types of temptation all over the 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 predominant train is strolling. I discover it so therapeutic. I stroll for round an hour every day on Saturdays and Sundays. I additionally hold lively in the course of the week by strolling relatively than taking the bus or the automotive. 

This time, my weight reduction journey has been totally different. This is my third time dropping a vital 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 acquire the regain weight. I like to make use of an app to document my each 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 shed extra pounds, don’t put it off. Do it now. There’s by no means a really perfect time.

You’ll acquire a greater, more healthy life. Don’t take into consideration the time it should take to lose the burden. The time goes to cross anyway!