Rosie misplaced 47 kilos | Black Weight Loss Success

Transformation of the Day: Rosie misplaced 47 kilos. Well being is her motivation, however she additionally needed to succeed in her weight reduction aim 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 title 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 I’m 50 years outdated and from the UK.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 needed to prescribe medicine, however I didn’t wish to take it. I needed 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 troublesome to bend down to select 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 needed to feel and look nice for that celebration.

I misplaced 4 stones (56 kilos) 10 years prior, however through the years, I gained the load again. Nonetheless, I knew what to do to reduce weight. I ate smaller portion sizes and fewer carbs. I additionally drank a variety of water, ate more healthy snacks, and moved extra.

I initially needed to lose 4 stones this time round, however I misplaced 2 and a half stones (35 kilos) between January and Could. I might 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 out of the blue 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, but it surely wasn’t simple as a result of it was the start of the festive season. There was all types of temptation in all places. 

What’s your beginning weight? What’s your present weight?
My beginning weight was 16st 3lbs. (227 kilos) My weight now could be 12st 12lbs. (180 kilos)

What’s your top?
My top is 5 toes, 6 inches.

What’s your exercise routine?
My major train is strolling. I discover it so therapeutic. I stroll for round an hour every day on Saturdays and Sundays. I additionally maintain energetic throughout the week by strolling fairly 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 report my every day calorie consumption. I really feel so good now I’m not going again to the outdated me!

What recommendation would you prefer to share?
If you wish to reduce weight, don’t put it off. Do it now. There may be by no means an excellent time.

You’ll achieve a greater, more healthy life. Don’t take into consideration the time it’s going to take to lose the load. The time goes to move anyway!