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Achieving the Goal: Getting Under 200 Pounds
With my wedding on the horizon in 2015, I set a bold goal of weighing under 200 pounds. Utilizing tools like MyFitnessPal and a step counter helped me track my progress. I combined a balanced diet with exercise, achieving my goal and landing at 195 pounds just in time for the wedding.
This period taught me that losing weight didn’t have to be complicated or involve strict diets; I still enjoyed foods I loved, which made my journey sustainable.
A Lifelong Commitment
From starting at 301 pounds in 2011 to reaching 195 pounds by mid-2015, I lost over 100 pounds. Since then, I haven’t only maintained my weight but also embraced fitness fundamentals like weightlifting, finding my passion alongside basketball.