Rosie misplaced 47 kilos | Black Weight Loss Success


Transformation of the Day: Rosie misplaced 47 kilos. Well being is her motivation, however she additionally wished to achieve her weight reduction aim earlier than her milestone fiftieth birthday. She wrote to us from the UK to share how she took motion.

Photograph of me at my greatest after which at my goal weight of 12st 12lbs.

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 identify is Rosie. I’m 50 years outdated and from the UK.  I began my journey in January 2024 after feeling unwell for the previous couple of months of 2023. My physician wished to prescribe treatment, however I didn’t wish to take it. I wished to see if I might assist myself by reducing weight. 

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 tough 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 might be celebrating my fiftieth birthday in December 2024, and I wished to feel and appear nice for that celebration.

I misplaced 4 stones (56 kilos) 10 years prior, however over time, I gained the burden again. Nonetheless, I knew what to do to drop some pounds. I ate smaller portion sizes and fewer carbs. I additionally drank quite a lot of water, ate more healthy snacks, and moved extra.

I initially wished to lose 4 stones this time round, however I misplaced 2 and a half stones (35 kilos) between January and Might. I might match into garments I hadn’t worn in years and was proud of that. 

I went on vacation in June, and after that, I couldn’t discover my motivation once more till November, once I all of a sudden 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 every kind of temptation in every single place. 

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 peak?
My peak is 5 toes, 6 inches.

Rosie before and after weight loss
Photograph of me at my heaviest and a photograph in the identical costume after reducing weight. 

What’s your exercise routine?
My predominant train is strolling. I discover it so therapeutic. I stroll for round an hour every day on Saturdays and Sundays. I additionally preserve lively through the week by strolling relatively than taking the bus or the automotive. 

This time, my weight reduction journey has been completely different. This is my third time dropping a important quantity of weight as an grownup. This time, I’ll preserve my eye on the ball and never slip again into unhealthy habits that made me acquire the regain weight. I like to make use of an app to document my day by 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 drop some pounds, don’t put it off. Do it now. There may be by no means a great time.

You’ll acquire a greater, more healthy life. Don’t take into consideration the time it should take to lose the burden. The time goes to move anyway!