34 Thin People You Must Know Their Secrets

Tons of stories you will read about people choose to not give up to their selfs and to get rid of pounds, for their health ,their familly ,their parteners. i'm sure that you will start right now by thinking and beleiving how easy and simple to change your life for ever.

Here is the 34 thin people stories :)

Signe Heffernan

  
“I started walking home from work … a 3.5-mile walk. I did this for six months and then started eating healthy: I cut out all sugar, all processed foods, and then a year into walking home three to five days a week I hired a personal trainer and started lifting weights and doing circuit training (weights, push-ups, squats, etc.) and interval training (sprints).

Take it slow in the beginning: Build a routine into your schedule that you can commit to. I stopped buying my bus pass home so I had to walk home. Once you have a routine you can try building upon it — add in healthy food or start lifting weights. Keep changing it up and adding in new challenges to push yourself.”

—Signe Heffernan (lost 126 pounds in about two years)

Hunter Montgomery

“There are so many ‘experts’ out there in the health and fitness industry. It is imperative that you do research and try different workouts and meal plans. What I have found is that every single person is different, and we all react and benefit from certain things in a different way. Having said that, keep in mind that no one knows your body more than yourself — and not everyone on the internet is an expert.

Find your niche, and own it.”

—Hunter Montgomery, 28 (lost 105 pounds in a year)

Olivia Sullivan

“The biggest revelation I’ve had is that cardio sucks. Cardio REALLY sucks when you are 275 pounds; it makes you feel really bad about yourself. A friend introduced me to strength training and I fell in love with it. It was doable at my heaviest weight and I realized I was kind of strong. I would do cardio a few times a week but it was lifting that kept me coming back to the gym. Then in October, about halfway through the year, I found boxing. I had built up just enough endurance and strength that it was really fun.

I box three days a week and strength train the other three … Cardio is much easier now at 175 pounds and I’m hoping to do my first 5K this summer!”

—Olivia Sullivan, 28 (lost 100 pounds in one year)

Diana Noesgaard

“I started with walking for as long as I could (about 15 minutes) then started Aqua Fit classes when I had lost 15 pounds. I continued with Aqua Fit classes four times per week for nine months until I felt ready to conquer the gym. I never thought that I would be ‘that girl’ who lives to work out but here I am. I go to the gym at least five times per week where I do cardio and strength training.”

—Diana Noesgaard (lost 90 pounds in 15 months)

Jackie Kankam

“I’ll never ever forget my first workout. I cried, I would like to say I teared up but I cried, pretty hard and it was in my work’s gym and random coworkers looked at me and tried to avoid eye contact. At one point during the workout I sat down and thought, I can give up right now…or I can suck it up because next time I do this workout it won’t be as hard. So I sucked it up and I decided that giving up was too easy.

My favourite quote [is] ‘the difference between falling and failing is whether or not you decide to get back up.’ I realized that no matter how hard everything was if I just continued to get back up it would be easier every day.”

—Jackie Kankam (lost 70 pounds over two years)

Gurinder Pabla

“The challenging part of my journey is … the complete lifestyle overhaul. It’s not a diet, it’s not an exercise, and it’s definitely not a pill, it’s an entire lifestyle change. There’s been so many times where I wish I could go back and sit on my couch eating an entire pizza, a bucket of wings, and what have you. But I don’t because I know what I’m working towards, and I don’t want to go back to the person who I was.”

—Gurinder Pabla (lost 70 pounds in three years)

Zachary Rieger

“Surround yourself with the most supportive people possible. I was lucky enough to have my girlfriend at the time (now my wife) by my side supporting me the entire way. She has been running next to me throughout our entire relationship, and cheered me on while I raced. My parents were also there every step of the way checking in with me on my progress and cheering me on when I completed my first marathon. My best friends all supported me throughout the entire experience, with one of my friends even trying to complete what I was doing for just a month.

The support of the running community … provides such a great running environment you don’t have to be a marathoner to run with them. They are accepting of every level. I’ve created great friendship with guys I ran with at the store.”

—Zachary Rieger (lost 52 pounds in a year)

Timothy Reed

“It took one and a half years to lose the 100 pounds, but the journey continues even to this day. Food was my drug, particularly sugar. The fight still continues.

I started to educate myself on nutrition. Mostly calories. I looked at macro and micro nutrition later on, as I started to really build muscle.

The temptation of food, especially sugar, has always been the toughest part of my journey. You overcome it by not keeping it around the house and by not going out to eat much. I prepare all my meals ahead of time and only buy nutritious food.”

—Timothy Reed (lost 100 pounds in 18 months)

Vanessa Nelson

“I started going to counseling for my generalized anxiety disorder…and once I did that a lot of the fears I had about losing weight started going away.It sounds weird to say that losing weight scared me but it did. The thought of possible failure scared me a lot. But letting go of all that and dealing with my day to day anxiety made a huge difference.”

—Vanessa Nelson (lost 70 pounds in five months)

Jenn Flores

“I was weighing in at 240, was always tired and ready to get my body back. I set a goal, I wanted to run a 5K, but two months before the 5K I was still a couch potato. I mentioned to my co-worker that I was running the Color Run and she said she would do it with me. By lunchtime she was all signed up and I think I said, ‘Shit just got real!’ We started running at the beach after work.

That first couple weeks I couldn’t run more than one min at a time. Little by little I started being able to run whole stretches between lifeguard towers. She motivated me not only to push myself but to relax a little. That Color Run was the turning point. I think I saw a glimpse of what could be.”

—Jenn Flores (lost 60 pounds in about 16 months)

 Athina Garza

“When I first started my journey I would lose five to 10 pounds a week! That started to slow down and some weeks I would lose one to two pounds. Many weeks were even just a pound. I still felt excited about every weigh-in because I was still making progress.

From the very beginning I thought about how I would reward myself when I reached certain milestones. Every time I met a goal I would buy a new outfit or shoes.”

—Athina Garza (lost 185 pounds over two and a half years)

Kelly Geistler

“During law school I continued to battle with my weight, having good success until a viral infection forced me to take steroids due to incredible debilitating joint pain and swelling. I gained 70 pounds in just a few months during my third year of law school.

It took about six months to beat the virus but I got off the steroids and started working on my weight again … I lost the 70 pounds, plus 50-plus more, and have now lost 123 pounds total.”

—Kelly Geistler (lost more than 123 pounds in about a year)

​Kirsten Helle

 

Tracie Johns

"I weighed 200 pounds when I had to get a hysterectomy in 2011 to undo damage caused by an infection. Afterward, I was lethargic and gained 53 pounds. I was put on two different medications for high blood pressure and another one for acid reflux, plus I had high cholesterol and was prediabetic. I was also having heart palpitations, so I went to a cardiologist and was diagnosed with sleep apnea and put on an oxygen tank at night. My family doctor told me that my sleep apnea would probably go away if I lost weight."

My Weight-Loss Secret: "I had a treadmill in my garage that I'd been ignoring for years. I started walking on it for 30 minutes five days a week. Four months later, I'd dropped 20 pounds and added 1-minute jogging intervals. When my weight loss stalled, I started lifting weights three days a week as well. About two years later, I'd lost 90 more pounds. Now, I warm up with 5 minutes of walking and end with another 15 to 20 minutes."
What else helped: "On Saturdays I treat myself to dessert. This weekly treat day helps me feel satiated without going overboard."

"A doctor's visit in February 2014 was my wakeup call. I was 242 pounds, prediabetic, and my blood pressure was sky-high. I knew it was serious, and I had to focus on getting healthy. The problem: I'm a working mom of four kids ranging in age from 14 to 22, so I have limited time."

My Weight-Loss Secret: "I realized my daughter's middle school was one mile away. So, I started walking her there instead of driving. At the beginning, I wasn't able to keep up. I'd wave Brenda on and go back home. Each day, I went a little farther and was eventually able to make the whole trip. After four months, I was down 40 pounds and could walk without huffing and puffing. Today, my health measures are in normal ranges and I've shaken the 'victim' mentality. In other words, I felt like life was running me instead of me running my life. I now believe that if I can work hard enough to change my health, then I can apply that discipline to other areas. It's been going well—I devote time each day to my novel and other writing aspirations!"
What else helped: "I read a book called The New Lean for Life, which taught me how to replace 'bad' carbs (like white rice) with 'good' ones (like quinoa)."

—Vanessa Herron (lost 90 Pounds)

Tallena Johnson

"When I was really heavy, I felt like people were staring at me, so I didn't go into stores or restaurants by myself. I'd walk with my head down and avoid eye contact. My mom had a heart attack at age 41, when I was 19, and that was never far from my mind. On my 39th birthday in 2012, I hit 250 pounds and thought, I'm going to die if I don't do something. So I set a goal to get under 200 pounds by age 40."

My Weight-Loss Secret: Add one minute a day to your walk
"I joined the Anytime Fitness gym near my house, but at first I could barely walk on the treadmill for 10 minutes. I didn't want to overdo it and get frustrated, so I decided to add just 1 minute of walking each day. After 20 days, I was up to 30 minutes of walking and the pounds were consistently coming off. If I couldn't make it to the gym, I'd stroll around town with my then-teenage daughters, Kayla and Kendra. Now, I feel like I am turning heads—in a good way. I hold my head up high with my shoulders back, I smile and make eye contact. I try to radiate positivity."
What else helped: "I ate six small meals a day and replaced soda with water."

—Tallena Johnson(lost 113 Pounds)

Dina Skeels

 

"Facebook spurred my transformation four years ago. I was 240 pounds and saw a photo of myself at a friend's wedding. My arms looked enormous. I was so embarrassed that I untagged myself and set my mind to making changes."

My Weight-Loss Secret: Grab a buddy and get outside
"I started scheduling walking dates with my girlfriends because I thought it'd be a great way to catch up and squeeze in a workout at the same time—and they would hold me accountable. We hiked at state and national parks near my home to take advantage of the beautiful scenery. My friends and I also started a group text to check in with one another
about once a week. I realized that the more I walked, the more I lost. (I also started doing Bikram yoga, which helped me improve my breathing and flexibility.) Before, I could
barely make it around the block. Now, I outpace people half my age—and rarely untag Facebook photos."
What else helped: "I signed up for Jenny Craig. The packaged meals helped me learn what a smart portion should look like."
—Dina Skeels(lost 90 Pounds)

Rebecca Johnson

 

"Six years ago, after visiting relatives in Utah, I looked at my mother in a family photo we'd taken. She was obese and in a wheelchair, and it hit me that I could be in that situation in 30 years. I decided that I needed to take control of my weight now, before it was too late."

My Weight-Loss Secret: Celebrate Small Victories
"I was 251 pounds at the time, so walking laps around my neighborhood was all I could muster at first. I knew I had a lot to lose, but I was starting at square one. To stay motivated, I celebrated each 10-pound loss with a new clothing item. As I slimmed down, I noticed shopping was fun again. At one point, I tried on a pair of size 16 jeans and I wasn't sure if they would fit. (I started out a size 22.) When I was able to zip and button them, I stared at the mirror with my mouth open—I couldn't believe it! I was so excited that I ran out of
the dressing room and hugged my daughter. Today, I still power-walk for at least 30 minutes at a time, usually on a treadmill at home four to five times a week. When I think about what I've accomplished, I get emotional. I feel better than I ever did in my 20s."
What else helped: "I joined Weight Watchers. Following the program's points system helped me swap out processed foods for healthier options, like salads."

—Rebecca Johnson(lost 138 Pounds)

Martha Price

"I started working with a weight-loss coach at Healthy Fit for Women in Woburn, MA. The key was slowly making changes in the way I ate, which eventually led to permanent habits. I used to think I was eating 'healthy' foods, but my portions were way too large, not to mention packed with sugar. I started eating breakfast, then tried to eat five small meals a day, every three hours, instead of larger ones later in the day."

—Martha Price(lost 84 Pounds)

Patti Murillo-Casa

 

 I tipped the scale as a 238-pound diabetic in 2009, thanks to bouts of emotional eating. My doctor warned me that if I didn't lose weight, I'd need to take insulin injections, so I joined a nearby gym. I dropped the first 30 pounds by walking on the treadmill, but when my weight started to plateau, I knew I needed to up the intensity. I signed up for Zumba, Spinning and weight-training group classes and was immediately hooked. The sessions felt more like a social get-together than exercise. Best of all, the added activity helped me reach my goal weight in 2012.

Your Turn
Pick one or two days a week to exercise with friends for 30 minutes, and use these tips to ensure you stay committed.

MAKE A NO-SKIP RULE Put a policy in place to encourage people to show up, such as buying coffee for everyone if you back out of a workout session.

CREATE A COMMON GOAL such as making it to yoga class weekly or losing 5 pounds by Christmas. Use SkinnYo.com, which tracks your group's progress and keeps you motivated.

—Patti Murillo-Casa(lost 102 Pounds)

Avis Weiss

 

After years of watching my weight yo-yo, I saw it climb to a high of 213 pounds and my self-esteem plummeted. Determined to shape up once and for all, I started doing strength-training routines from magazines. After a month, I already had more definition, so I invested in exercise DVDs like the P90X program, modifying some moves (such as doing fewer reps or using lighter weights) to make them easier. I love how strong I've become. While I'm still working toward my goal weight, my confidence is sky-high.

Your Turn
Tone from head to toe with this quick routine. Once it feels easy, add 15 more seconds to each move.

MODIFIED PLANK
Start in push-up position on hands and toes, then lower knees and forearms to the floor and clasp hands. Keeping upper body in a straight line, hold position for 20 seconds.

BRIDGE
Lie on back with knees bent and feet flat on floor, close to your butt. Press heels down and lift hips off floor until there's a straight line from shoulders to knees. Squeeze butt and hold for 2 counts, then lower to start position. Repeat the move for 20 seconds.

WALKING PUSH-UP
Stand with feet hip-width, then bend over and reach toward floor. Walk hands out in front of you until you're in a push-up position. Hold for 2 counts without letting hips or belly sink, then walk hands back up to start position. Repeat the move for 20 seconds.

—Avis Weiss(lost 73 Pounds)

Rachel Lima

I gradually scaled down my portion sizes (to 1/3 of what I had been eating), and if I wanted ice cream, I went for a walk to get it!

Top Tip: Hire a personal trainer—I started going to one at my gym, 24 Hour Fitness website. Who better to invest in than yourself?

—Rachel Lima(lost 85 Pounds)

Michelle Fritts

I wrote down everything I ate as well as the calories, and did a combination of cardio and weight-lifting at the gym almost daily. Sometimes, I'd just go for a walk or do toning exercises in my office during lunch to squeeze in whatever exercise I could!

Top Tip: Find support from a network of people who are also living a healthy life. I found mine in my boyfriend and coworkers, as they were either dieting right along with me, or at least working on living a healthier lifestyle.

 —Michelle Fritts (lost 89 Pounds)

LeAnne Richards

I joined Weight Watchers and promised myself I would attend all the meetings. I also diligently tracked everything I consumed and maintained a one-hour daily regimen of riding my bike or walking.

Top Tip: Find an exercise buddy—it not only keeps you motivated but also makes exercising more fun!

 —LeAnne Richards(lost 90 Pounds)

Maureen Albrecht

After years of trying but failing to lose weight with my busy schedule as a law enforcement officer, I tried the Lindora Lean for Life program—a medically based program that consists of three meals and three snacks per day and aims to permanently change eating habits.