drop 71lbs in 1 year! Thanks MFP app!!

GoddessNatalia

Hi, I have been a member for a long time, I usually just track everything with my smartphone and never really explored the community boards before. After reading your boards for the past 2 days, I think I want to join in on the fun!

My journey: Since a teen I struggled with my weight, diets, fads, you name it, I tried it! I was 200lbs when I got pregnant with my first child. Which is heavy for my 5'10 frame. (I gained 80lbs with that pregnancy) After having my first I was 255lbs, I was very unhappy with my weight and decided to change. I lost 100lbs in 1 year and kept it off until I had baby #2. Another 80lbs gained. I have 4 children now. This cycle happened 4 times, up 70-80lbs each time, then tracking and working my *kitten* off to drop it all!

All my friends call me a health expert, they see me transform all the time, and sometimes think I have it easy. I hate it when people tell me "You loss weight soo easy".Really??? Does tracking everything you eat everyday, working out 4/5 times a day, running after 4 kids sound easy? NO THANKS.. This is hard work, you need to stay focused, workout and try your best to be the best version of yourself each day. I am also known as the motivational speaker - I love motivating and inspiring others.

Here is my secrets:
Currently (2013) I dropped 71lbs and am aiming to drop another 25lbs. I am size 12/13 now. I eat every few hours, 3 meals, 2 snacks. I eat a clean diet 90% of the day, and allow 10% for fun. One of my 10% is usually starbucks reduced fat banana chocolate chip loaf. I do not drink pop or alcohol because I rather eat my calories. I am a BIG fan of Protein shakes, I have it everyday for breakfast, with kale, and frozen fruits. I do not eat past 7pm(sometimes 8) and I drink half a lemon with green tea everynight around 10. I use stevia as a sweetener.

My routine:
For my body - I do HITT (high intensity interval training), and also weights. Plus eating healthy 90% of the time.
For my mind - I made a album with all my before and after photos (after each baby) with positive quotes reminding myself I can do it. I read it anytime I need a boost. I also use hypnosis (affirmations to stay strong)
For my spirit - just loving myself no matter what, I stop negative self talk, stop judging myself if I slip up. etc... I am now 185lbs and my goal is to be 160lbs!! I haven't been this weight since after baby #2. I am happy to say I weight less now then I did before I had any children!!


IF I can do this, you can too!! Its not a race, its a process. Just do your best everyday,
hope this works!!

themommie

Congrats, amazing job.its all about consistancy

TakingControl13

Wow!! You go girl! You look amazing.

MandyLion76

Amazing! Congrats to you and your awesome achievement!
You look fabulous!

GoddessNatalia

Thanks everyone for your support, here is another before after I just made. Halloween last year 2012,and august 2013.

pg1derful

You have great focus!

AnitraSoto

Congrats on an amazing job well done - you look fabulous!

GoddessNatalia

Thanks guys, love all your support, glad I shared it here. I am gonna take advantage of this site, and come online everynight instead of just my app!! You guys make me smile, on my way the gym, day 4!!!!!

jeseher

You look great! Keep up the great work and thank you for being an inspiration!

qtgonewild

congratulations you look awesome!

Isakizza

Congrats :flowerforyou:

reddaddie

You look happier and that is a good thing. Keep it going.

leslilippthomas

You are an inspiration!!! THANK YOU for sharing your story!!:flowerforyou:

helenmelon29

You look fantastic.

GoddessNatalia

Thank you everyone! I love your support, this is what I needed to reach another 25lb loss. I sometimes get comfy here, but I know I want to get more toned and get rid of more fat, so from now on I will come here and re read your comments for encouragement. THANKS MFP friends.