Diane Proffitt in Marietta, Georgia Lost 51 Pounds
Before
After
Name:
Diane Proffitt
City/State:
Marietta , Georgia
Age:
57
Occupation/Career
Retired
Before Weight:
179
After Weight:
128
Pounds Lost:
51
Turning Point That Launched Weight Loss:
"I got tired of where I was weight-wise, especially when my clothes didn't fit me anymore and I didn't want to go up yet another size,"she said. Her weight gain occurred "gradually over a long period of time. I started with Weight Watchers, but did not embrace the program. I didn't count points; I was aware of them, but never really got into counting points that much. It just was not really a good fit for me.
Exercise or Workout Routine:
"I track my food every day with the My Fitness Pal app. I limit portion sizes and try to limit snacking as much as possible. My breakfast is Greek yogurt with fruit. Lunch is a salad or turkey on a sandwich thin, and dinner is chicken and vegetables. I always have a safe snack available."
Diet or Meal Plan Followed:
"I try to do cardio and weights at the gym three to five times a week. I also hike trails 12 times for a total of 68 miles a week."
Key Supporters and Motivation:
In November 2014, I started with wellness coach.
Biggest Challenge:
"My biggest challenge overall has been realizing and accepting that this is a new lifestyle. I intend to maintain my weight loss by embracing my new lifestyle."
Biggest Reward:
"Weight loss has enabled me to be more active," she said. Her secret to success was "the help and support of my husband Steve. "Health wasn't necessarily the issue, but I do feel a lot better about myself."
Advice or Inspiration For Others:
Her tips include "using My Fitness Pal every day and having safe snacks available."
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