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Aracely Gonzalez

Share Your Story: How I Walked Off Weight

From Aracely Gonzalez

Updated November 18, 2009

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Total Weight Lost

31 pounds

How Long Did it Take?

about 4 months

Why I Wanted to Lose Weight

I needed surgery and the doctor told me to lose the weight. And I did not like the way I look.

My Exercise and Diet Journey

I take whole grain cereals with 1% milk. Or oatmeal for break-fast For Lunch chicken, turkey or fish with little bit of rice and veggies. For dinner the same. Two fruits for snack.

I exercise 5 or 6 days a week. I do house walking for 30 minutes, little bit or yoga, and tummy exercises 2 or 3 days a week. I also do weight training 3 times a week.

I have noticed that it is essential to exercise to keep the weight off I have kept it that way for 15 years. I weight now 126 pounds.

Lessons learned

  • The only way is exercise and eat regular portions, but eat some nutty stuff also; you cannot deprive yourself!

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