by: Suzy Fiat
My 28th birthday was on Saturday, October 12th. Prior to my birthday, as any typical girl, I was having panic attacks about getting closer to the much dreaded 30s. A couple of days before the “Scary 28”, I decided to take a look back at all my birthdays in my 20s….and boy, was that a huge shock! The changes were significant! And at 28, I was looking happier, healthier and better than ever!
"I have always been a heavy girl, ever since I was a child. I have always been 'La Gordita'of the family. " | 
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Here’s a bit of background on me. I have always been a heavy girl, ever since I was a child. I was “La Gordita” of the family. My weight has always been the number one issue in my life. I’ve tried numerous
diets. Some worked. Others didn’t. And many of the ones that worked, only lasted for so long. I would gain it all back, sometimes even more. I would cry many times because of my appearance. Boys would
never notice me as anything more than just a friend. My confidence and self-esteem were pretty much non-existent. At one point, I even resorted to starving myself and even throwing up.
diets. Some worked. Others didn’t. And many of the ones that worked, only lasted for so long. I would gain it all back, sometimes even more. I would cry many times because of my appearance. Boys would
never notice me as anything more than just a friend. My confidence and self-esteem were pretty much non-existent. At one point, I even resorted to starving myself and even throwing up.
I found myself at the age 24 and a height of 5’4”, weighing 254 pounds...I was OBESE!
At that point, I started watching my nutritional intake and adding more exercise. By my 27th
birthday, I was weighing about 220 pounds. However, that wasn’t enough. I knew I had more in me. I
could lose more than that.
On my 27th birthday, I made a promise to myself to lose more weight. I really started paying attention
to my food intake and reading the nutrition facts. Eating 5-6 meals a day to speed up my metabolism. Started adding more exercise. Trained for a 5K and took a huge liking to running. It was such a great escape from the world and my negative thoughts about myself. Also jumped into other exercise classes with friends or even on my own. I finally learned I didn’t need a buddy to go exercise. I started
feeling better. Had more energy. And the physical changes were noticeable. Very noticeable. And I am happy to say that a year later, on my 28th birthday, I am weighing 185 pounds. In one year, I lost 35 pounds! That is the same amount I lost in 3 years. I was able to do it! 28 years old and looking better than ever! I feel better. I am happier. My self-esteem and confidence has significantly improved. I’m getting noticed......All things I am experiencing for the first time.
NOW, I have a new goal! This year I want to drop 40 more pounds. I know I can do it. I almost did last year. One thing I've learned is that I don't need a new, better, or magical diet to get me down the rest of the weight I want to lose. I need a LIFESTYLE makeover.
The fat girl in me is incredibly terrified. She has doubts and fears that it’s an unattainable goal. What if I quit? What if I can’t do it? What if my work schedule gets in the way? Is this really a feasible goal? All I know for certain is that I don’t want to go back to 254 pounds... ever again!
With the help of my best friend (and now my life coach), I am hoping I can reach this goal and learn to make some adjustments in my life that are more permanent! This isn't a new diet I'm trying out---this is a new LIFESTYLE I'm going to start living.
I’ve signed up for the Miami Half Marathon on February 2nd and began training this Monday. This should help in reaching my -40 pound goal. I am watching what I eat, and will be using the Challenge 24 Herbalife products to help me out. Like any human I will allow cheat days here and there, and expect some ups and downs throughout this process but the healthy girl I'm discovering in me is telling me I can do this! Let’s see where this journey takes me!
Wish me luck!
birthday, I was weighing about 220 pounds. However, that wasn’t enough. I knew I had more in me. I
could lose more than that.
On my 27th birthday, I made a promise to myself to lose more weight. I really started paying attention
to my food intake and reading the nutrition facts. Eating 5-6 meals a day to speed up my metabolism. Started adding more exercise. Trained for a 5K and took a huge liking to running. It was such a great escape from the world and my negative thoughts about myself. Also jumped into other exercise classes with friends or even on my own. I finally learned I didn’t need a buddy to go exercise. I started
feeling better. Had more energy. And the physical changes were noticeable. Very noticeable. And I am happy to say that a year later, on my 28th birthday, I am weighing 185 pounds. In one year, I lost 35 pounds! That is the same amount I lost in 3 years. I was able to do it! 28 years old and looking better than ever! I feel better. I am happier. My self-esteem and confidence has significantly improved. I’m getting noticed......All things I am experiencing for the first time.
NOW, I have a new goal! This year I want to drop 40 more pounds. I know I can do it. I almost did last year. One thing I've learned is that I don't need a new, better, or magical diet to get me down the rest of the weight I want to lose. I need a LIFESTYLE makeover.
The fat girl in me is incredibly terrified. She has doubts and fears that it’s an unattainable goal. What if I quit? What if I can’t do it? What if my work schedule gets in the way? Is this really a feasible goal? All I know for certain is that I don’t want to go back to 254 pounds... ever again!
With the help of my best friend (and now my life coach), I am hoping I can reach this goal and learn to make some adjustments in my life that are more permanent! This isn't a new diet I'm trying out---this is a new LIFESTYLE I'm going to start living.
I’ve signed up for the Miami Half Marathon on February 2nd and began training this Monday. This should help in reaching my -40 pound goal. I am watching what I eat, and will be using the Challenge 24 Herbalife products to help me out. Like any human I will allow cheat days here and there, and expect some ups and downs throughout this process but the healthy girl I'm discovering in me is telling me I can do this! Let’s see where this journey takes me!
Wish me luck!
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