Transformation of the Day: Katonya misplaced 47 kilos. Right now, she is celebrating her 57th birthday. Her weight reduction journey started after her marriage ended and after she eliminated a number of detrimental individuals from her life. On the time, she additionally discovered she had diabetes.
What was your motivation? When did you start your journey?
The image of me in blue was taken in 2017. In August 2021, I walked away from a dishonest/mendacity husband. Then, I eliminated detrimental individuals/relations from my life. That was really an eye-opener for me as a result of I might at all times put everybody else’s wants earlier than mine.
I had a bodily and weighed 222 kilos (that was my highest weight ever). I additionally discovered I had Kind 2 diabetes. I used to be shocked as a result of I felt superb (or so I assumed).
How did you alter your consuming habits?
My physician put me on Trulicity, and it positively curbed my urge for food. I didn’t eat as a lot and had a lot power.
What’s your top?
I’m 5’4″.
What’s your present weight?
I now weigh 175 kilos, and my aim weight is 170. I lastly discovered myself and needed to begin loving me for me. I’ve a 17-year-old daughter that I need to be there for. I’ve been comfortable ever since.
What’s the greatest lesson you’ve discovered to date?
The most important lesson I discovered is to place your self firstly. Some individuals could name it egocentric, but it surely’s part of an extended and wholesome life.
What’s your exercise routine?
My exercise routine is strolling daily. I put music in my ears and maintain shifting. It’s my stress reduction.
What recommendation would you wish to share with girls who need to drop some weight?
My recommendation for ladies who need to drop some weight…change their consuming habits. Within the mornings, I eat (oatmeal, fruit, and yogurt). By lunchtime, some days, I’m nonetheless full from snacking on objects I had for breakfast. By dinnertime, if I’m hungry, I’ll generally eat one thing mild or eat extra fruit earlier than 8 p.m. From the phrases of Rupaul, “How the hell you gonna love any person when you can’t love your self???”