Age: 39
Family Status: Married
Occupation: Registered Nurse (ER)
Hometown: Haverhill, Massachusetts
Pounds or Inches Lost: I lost 207 pounds and went from size 30/32 to size 8!
Height: 5'3"
Waist: 29"
Starting Weight: 377 pounds
Current Weight: 170 pounds
Sandra Answers Some Questions:
When did you become unhappy with your weight?
I have been unhappy with my weight for as long as I can remember.
What made you decide to lose weight?
The turning point was in March, 2009 when I changed jobs to a larger, busier emergency room.
What were the most important changes you made to lose weight?
Activity for sure. I fit some sort of exercise into my day, 6-7 times a week. I also drink a gallon of water a day and I have eliminated meat, alcohol, diet soda and any fried foods and junk food.
What was most challenging about losing weight?
Honestly, this time hasn't been challenging. I never thought about it as a "diet". I decided to change my life and start living. If I had to pick something, I would say the most challenging thing is pushing myself to exercise in the beginning. I hated it! Now I feel strange if I don't do it.
How long did it take you to start to see results?
At 377 pounds (approximately) there were no scales that could register my weight. I had to lose over 80 pounds for anyone to say "are you losing weight" to me. That was frustrating, but also a confirmation of how big I really was.
How long did it take for you to reach your current weight?
18 months.
How long have you maintained your weight loss and how do you do it?
6 months. I don't eat meat or dairy. I don't eat sweets. I exercise 6-7 days a week. I take stairs everywhere. I continue to keep a fitness journal. I do not reward myself with food. I treat myself with a movie, a pedicure or new clothes.
How has your life changed now that you've lost weight?
I can breathe! I no longer sweat with the slightest exertion. I don't worry about what kind of chairs I'm sitting in. I am no longer the heaviest person in the room. I do not loathe myself. I see friends and family more. I look good in clothes. I have no symptoms from my multiple sclerosis.
Congratulations Sandra! You are looking super fab!!!
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