Weight Loss Stories
Weight Loss Success Stories: Rhonda Lost 103 Pounds For A Complete Body Transformation
NAME : Rhonda
BEFORE WEIGHT : 250lbs
AFTER WEIGHT : 147lbs
POUNDS LOST : 103
WHEN DID YOU START DEVELOPING A WEIGHT PROBLEM?
I grew up the third youngest of four children in your typical southern household, with traditional “southern” foods being served on a daily basis. The only physical activity I did through elementary and secondary school was participating in gym class. In high school I played basketball. My eating habits where all over the place, sweets, heavy starch, some vegetables and little protein. I didn’t really notice my weight until I hit middle school, when I started to receive remarks about my size here and there. In high school I got attention from some boys, but I was considered a “big” girl. I can’t say I had self-esteem issues, as I guess I was oblivious to my size at that time.
HOW DID YOUR WEIGHT AFFECT ANY ASPECT(S) OF YOUR LIFE?
Later on, I started to develop some lower back issues and I hated to go shopping because I could not find clothes to fit in regular stores. I had to shop at the plus size stores. I love the beach, however I was never comfortable in bathing suits or shorts.
WHAT WAS THE “TURNING POINT” THAT GOT YOU STARTED ON YOUR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY?
In May of 2009, I really started to take notice of how big I had become and the fact that my husband was obese as well. He had tried to diet (unsuccessfully) however since I did the majority of the cooking, I didn’t always make the healthiest of choices.
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED?
My husband and I had a deep conversation and it started with one question – “Are you happy with yourself?” Both of us answered “no”. We prayed about it and our journey began.
HOW LONG AFTER YOU STARTED DID YOU BEGIN TO SEE RESULTS OF YOUR WEIGHT LOSS EFFORTS?
Within the first week, we noted immediate weight loss initially – though most of it was probably water, it was nice and served as motivation going forward.
WHAT WAS THE HARDEST PART?
In all honesty, I can’t say it wasn’t hard once we got started. Once we prayed about it and committed it to God, the road was made straight before us to begin our journey. After I met my goal, the lifestyle change habits have stuck with me – so I’m used to eating correctly now.
DID YOU EVER WANT TO GIVE UP? WHAT KEPT YOU GOING?
No, committing to it when both you and your spouse share the same goals made it even more inspiring to stick to it.
DID YOU HIT ANY WEIGHT LOSS PLATEAUS? HOW DID YOU OVERCOME THEM?
Yes, but realizing that its part of the process and that a lifestyle change & weight loss is not a sprint, but a marathon made it better
HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO LOSE MOST OF THE WEIGHT?
12 months. I went from a size 20 to wearing size 4’s and 5’s.
DID YOU HAVE ANY NON-SCALE VICTORIES?
Our lives have changed for the better 100%. Our marriage bond has grown so much stronger because we did this together as a team, it helps so much to have your spouse on the same page as you. Our transformation has inspired some of our Facebook friends to make lifestyle changes as well. If we can inspire at least 1 person to “Get it right”, that will go a long way in helping to fight the growing obesity epidemic.
WHAT DOES YOUR DAILY DIET LOOK LIKE COMPARED TO WHEN YOU WERE HEAVIER?
A lot more water, veggies, complex carbs, protein and good fats.
HOW DOES YOUR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY COMPARE TO WHEN YOU WERE HEAVIER?
My husband and I built a small gym in our garage and we train together all the time. We Weight training: 2-4 days a week, Cardio: 2-5 days a week
MY WEIGHT LOSS TIPS & TRICKS
- You can’t out exercise a bad diet – plain and simple. I don’t care if you run, walk, take Zumba classes, lift weights, practice yoga, etc. If you eat bad foods, you will NOT see results. Diet trumps everything and until you can break down the amounts of protein, carbs and fats that you’re putting in your body, you will be spinning your wheels.
- Set aside 1 day a week to enjoy a couple of the foods that you might enjoy without guilt (for me, these include foods like pizza, ribs, fried foods, etc.). It allows you a break from your diet and will keep you from burning out. Go hard for 6 days and reward yourself on the seventh.
- View photos of other people’s transformations and be inspired.
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Anonymous
February 7, 2018 at 5:21 am
You look amazing! Keep up the good work!
Bonita
February 7, 2018 at 12:13 pm
What did she do to get rid of the extra skin/fat that’s left after weight loss like this ?
Anonymous
February 7, 2018 at 5:15 am
You look fantastic!!!
Sissy Woods
February 2, 2018 at 4:49 pm
Congratulations
Colette Mitchell
February 2, 2018 at 4:29 pm
I’ve followed her and her husband. They both have lose a lot of weight. They look good.
Stacey Feddern
November 8, 2017 at 3:21 pm
Awesome results! Much to be proud about! Congratulations to both of you for making the decision together to be healthier!
Martha Vranesevic
November 8, 2017 at 3:14 pm
Sissy Woods
November 8, 2017 at 10:30 am
Wow congratulations
Lauri Monteyne
November 8, 2017 at 8:10 am
You look awesome, would have been nice to see a picture of you and your husband.
Janet Davies Siegel
November 8, 2017 at 5:19 am
Well done!! And what a great husband you have!!
Rithou
June 24, 2017 at 7:06 pm
I love that u committed to Christ and set you up to succeed. Your were about the same weight I am now and you are at what I. Would like to be. Please let me know anything else that caused you to succeed.
Teresa
September 17, 2016 at 1:01 pm
Can you share what you did diet and exercise wise?
T.j. Jordan
June 20, 2015 at 12:52 am
Great makeover…you look amazing…well done !!
Jane Wallace
June 20, 2015 at 12:01 am
Congratulations and great job.
Shenee Atkins
June 19, 2015 at 5:34 pm
Look good!!!
Lakesha SoBlessed Jones
June 19, 2015 at 12:57 pm
DeAnka Anderson
Katrina Wright
June 19, 2015 at 11:29 am
Pauline 🙂
Gwen Gilbert
June 19, 2015 at 11:26 am
Well done!!!
Billie Sanders
June 19, 2015 at 11:15 am
Awesome
Cyndi Benton Hunt
June 19, 2015 at 11:12 am
Great job!!!
Tricia Harbin
June 19, 2015 at 10:21 am
Was it hard to get started/motivated? How did you do it?
Jaime Lynn McMullen
June 19, 2015 at 10:16 am
Awesome ,
Letetia Parker
June 19, 2015 at 9:20 am
You are inspiring me for sure!
Nancy Lickliter Simpson
June 19, 2015 at 8:52 am
Beautiful
Angela Jennings
June 19, 2015 at 8:31 am
Awesome. Congrats!
Marianna Vecchio-Zimmerman
June 19, 2015 at 8:26 am
Wow!!! Now that’s determination!! Good for you being healthy & looking amazing!!!
Yolanda Reed-ludd
June 19, 2015 at 5:47 am
Congratulations! You look great
Janine Hein
June 19, 2015 at 2:35 am
Great job…could u tell me what kind of plan u are on?
Heather Pierson Kellogg
June 19, 2015 at 2:04 am
Congratulations! You look amazing!
Rashonda James
June 19, 2015 at 1:39 am
You look great Rhonda
Jolene Baker
June 19, 2015 at 1:04 am
Looking awesome!
Roberta Germain
June 19, 2015 at 12:53 am
Wow you look fantastic
Yadira Ochoa
June 19, 2015 at 12:43 am
Congratulations, looking good. Keep up the great job.
Sharri Stewart
June 19, 2015 at 12:41 am
Maddy Stewart
Rita Sanders-Riggins
June 19, 2015 at 12:26 am
Hi Rhonda you look great! How many days a week did you workout? Did you use a treadmill? What was the lasted time you ate dinner? Thank you!
Χριστινα Συρμακεση
March 9, 2015 at 3:43 pm
Πολυ μεγαλη αλλαγη
Leigh Prelesnick
March 9, 2015 at 9:50 am
What an inspiration
Afifa Barhum
March 8, 2015 at 11:37 pm
Nuha Ghanem Shuman I think hers is a Wallah diet
Curtis Harris
March 8, 2015 at 11:35 pm
She lost 103 pounds and her tits got bigger? Hmmm
Patty Patti
March 8, 2015 at 10:51 pm
You look amazing! Thanks for sharing. And how great is changing with your husband! Awesome!
Joan Ellis
March 8, 2015 at 9:40 pm
Wow you are looking fabulous.
Maureen McKibbin
March 8, 2015 at 9:20 pm
Congratulations.
Vanessa Cruz Torluemke
March 8, 2015 at 7:58 pm
Congrats!
Debra Landis
March 8, 2015 at 7:49 pm
How did you do that, i need to lose weight do to i am a diabetic
Transformationpics.com
March 8, 2015 at 6:03 pm
Thanks for sharing Kat! Thanks everyone for the kinds words!! 🙂 http://Facebook.com/transformationpics
Pam Whitt
March 8, 2015 at 5:34 pm
A wonderful example of spousal. Support
Pam Whitt
March 8, 2015 at 5:33 pm
Love that you both committed
Allison Whaites
March 8, 2015 at 5:15 pm
Great job look amazing.
Aaron Crawford
March 8, 2015 at 5:13 pm
Awesome!
Yolanda Reed-ludd
March 8, 2015 at 4:59 pm
Congrats
Betsy Ann
March 8, 2015 at 4:58 pm
Beautiful story!
Rosalinde Nadine Pearce
March 8, 2015 at 4:58 pm
Thats awesome cool hair too!
Trish Hardy
March 8, 2015 at 4:23 pm
Congratulations you are beautiful
Kristin Thornton
March 8, 2015 at 4:18 pm
Wow! That’s great!
Kionne Bowen
March 8, 2015 at 4:13 pm
Domi Tatted Kristin Thornton in 12 mos went from a 20 to a 4. Mannnn by this time next year I could possibly be in a 4…. I’m on it
Valerie Nickerson Loveland
March 8, 2015 at 4:04 pm
Awesome!!
Felicity Anne
March 8, 2015 at 3:34 pm
Good job!
DebRocka LoveZumbatoo Williams-Hangen
March 8, 2015 at 3:28 pm
WoohOo!!!
Carol Halula
March 8, 2015 at 3:27 pm
How encouraging!
Joan Little
March 8, 2015 at 3:23 pm
She looks amazing.