This lady has truly stayed the course and kicked some serious butt in the process. Over the past several months her progress has been unbelievable. In addition, she is always building others up and helping them stay motivated toward their goals. She is one of many that has built an Awesome 5:30 in the morning community that helps lots of folks start their day feeling better and ready to kick tail no matter what comes their way. This is Consuelo’s updated story!!!
When did getting fit/losing weight become an issue?
It became an issue when I got on the scale and the scale read 303 pounds. That was my heaviest weight and I was not happy with letting myself go like that. I knew I had to make a change and make it sooner rather than later.
Have you made previous attempts?
Most definitely!!! I’ve tried diet pills, diet powders and diet plans/food programs. With all of those, I lost the weight, but when I’d stopped taking the pill, powders and plans, the weight that I’d lost came back and it brought back a few friends.
What was the difference this time?
The difference this time was, I finally let what you said sink in, not only my head, but also in my heart and soul…”Work the way that you eat as hard as you do your work outs!”
What was the thing that made you decide I’m going to do this?
With working out, I was tired of being fat!!!
With changing the way I was eating, I had too do something else because, just working out wasn’t cutting it.
Once again your words ringing in my head…80/20. 80% nutrition/what you eat and 20% exercise.
How much total weight/inches have you lost? How many jean sizes are you down? How much stronger are you now?
Since my heaviest weight I’ve lost roughly 53 pounds, but since August 2017, I’ve lost roughly 40 pounds.
I’ve gone down about 4-6 sizes in jeans. I’ve gone from a 3x shirt to a 2x (which is getting a little big on me). I could probably wear a 1x shirt, but I haven’t tried any on.
I’ve gotten so much stronger. It is unbelievable!! I’ve gone from deadlifting 65-85 pounds to deadlifting 185 pounds. I’ve gone from squatting with no weight to squatting 115 pounds (when my knee acts right).
How much more would you like to lose?
My goal is to lose another 40-50 pounds!!
What keeps you motivated when progress isn’t moving as fast as you would like?
Looking at my before and after pictures and how far I’ve come! It makes me feel good about my progress when someone else notices my weight loss when I don’t.
How has your diet changed?
I’m not fully keto, but I do watch/limit my carb intake. I do more meal prepping. I’ve cut out sodas. I drink mainly water. I don’t avoid my cravings. If I have a craving, I satisfy that craving and move on, which causes that craving to not stick around. I’m still working on adding more vegetables to my day.
What do you do when you really want something that’s off your diet?
When I really want something, I eat it, but I don’t go overboard with it. I don’t deny my cravings because if I do and whenever I decide to satisfy my cravings, I go overboard. Once I satisfy that craving, I am good until that craving decides to rear its ugly head again.
How has your new lifestyle effected your relationships?
It hasn’t changed any of my friendships/relationships. My family and friends have been very encouraging and proud of me for the progress that I’ve made. I have even given pointers to my friends on what I’ve eaten or my meal prep meals.
Do you have advice for anyone considering getting fit/losing weight?
The best advice that I have is, “Just do it!!” If you don’t want to do it by yourself, find you a positive friend, family member or co-worker that you can do it with. Get you an accountability partner. When I started, I started by myself and now I have a bunch of Fitness Family that I receive encouraging, motivating and inspiring words of wisdom from.