People Who Lost 50+ Pounds Share Advice
I lost 74 pounds in 14 months. I lost 80 pounds in 48 months. - I lost 95 pounds in 18 months. - I lost about 60 pounds in 12 months. - In total, I lost 150 pounds in three years. (upbeat, soft music) - I hid my full-length mirror and scale,
so then that way when I worked out I could focus more on what my body was telling me, and less on a number or how it looked. And I never gave up, no matter how bad it sucked. - And I started running, I ran one mile at a time. And little by little I gradually increased my distance, till I started running 5Ks and 10Ks and coming up in April, I will be running my first half-marathon. - I completely gave up soda and eating fast food, and I began eating more healthy. - I began strength training and core exercises at my local gym four days a week. - I started walking and biking as my mode of transportation, and later found a love for workout videos, lifting weights, and practicing yoga. - I cut out all carbs that were white or could be white, bread, rice, pasta, tortillas, and potatoes. I closely monitored all processed and added sugars in my food through the Lose It! mobile app. - I learned how to lift weights. I learned how to feed my body properly by tracking my macros, and that was it. - It all started when my friend Olivia challenged me to go for 30 days without dessert. By the end of those 30 days, I had extended the challenge out to a whole year. Halfway through that year, I took up running. And by the end of that year, I had lost 60 pounds and was training for my first marathon. - If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you. So get up, get out there, give it everything you got, kick some ass. Then go home, dust yourself off, and give yourself a pat on the back, 'cause you're awesome. - Keep in mind that every meal and every activity you do makes a difference for good or for bad. - Start out with small changes. Instead of getting fries, you know, get salads with dressings on the side. 'Cause eventually those small changes will turn into bigger changes. - Don't give up. There's gonna be good days and there's gonna be bad days. You're gonna gain weight and you're gonna lose weight. But don't get discouraged or beat yourself up, it's a lifestyle change not a quick fix, so don't deprive yourself of your favorite foods. If you keep up with it, you'll be pleasantly surprised of what you're capable of, and remember that it's not a race.
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