Weight Loss Success Stories - Josh Lost Weight By Diet & Exercise
First Name: Josh
Age: 18
Family Status: Single
Occupation: Undergraduate at Purdue University
Hometown: Austin, Indiana
Pounds or Inches Lost: I have lost 116 pounds. I went from a size 50 waist to a size 42!
Height: 6'1"
Waist: 42"
Starting Weight: 472 pounds
Current Weight: 356 pounds
Age: 18
Family Status: Single
Occupation: Undergraduate at Purdue University
Hometown: Austin, Indiana
Pounds or Inches Lost: I have lost 116 pounds. I went from a size 50 waist to a size 42!
Height: 6'1"
Waist: 42"
Starting Weight: 472 pounds
Current Weight: 356 pounds
When did you become unhappy with your weight?All my life. I finally decided to take charge.
What made you decide to lose weight?An inspirational teacher of mine in high school showed me the road. I had to take it.
What were the most important changes you made to lose weight?Everything! Eating right and learning that food and nutrition can be healthy or poisonous. I also learned that exercise is your friend.
What was most challenging about losing weight?Changing my whole routine of how and what I should eat.
How long did it take you to start to see results?About a week. It has only been 10 months since I started.
How long did it take for you to reach your current weight?10 months.
How long have you maintained your weight loss and how do you do it?10 months. I have exercised everyday and I continue to learn which foods are good and which foods are bad for me.
How has your life changed now that you've lost weight?Everyone treats me so different. I have new friends, and lost old ones. My family treats me so much different also. I finally have a girlfriend, haha!
How did ShapeFit help you reach your weight loss goals?ShapeFit's weight loss success stories are very inspirational.
Josh's Weight Loss Tips!
Weight loss tip #1: Eat right.
Weight loss tip #2: Exercise daily.
Weight loss tip #3: Always want to succeed.
Weight loss tip #4: Never give up.
Weight loss tip #5: Love yourself.
Josh's Weight Loss Eating Plan!
Breakfast: Protein based meal that usually includes egg whites with toast.
Lunch: A little more carbs for energy. Usually a cheese sandwich, some raw vegetables with hummus and a banana.
Dinner: My favorite, which is a grilled chicken breast with steamed broccoli and a side salad.
Snacks or Mini Meals: Protein filled snacks, cheese sticks and cans of tuna.
Josh's Weight Loss Workouts!
Weight Training: Mainly weight training. I lift weights 5 days a week.
Cardiovascular: I do cardio as well, after I lift weights. I usually use the treadmill or the elliptical machine when my legs hurt. I have experimented with playing basketball also.
