Erika has more willpower than ever due to her weight loss success. Find out more about Erika’s story and how she was able to achieve such incredible results.
Q: When did your journey start?
Let’s see; I believe I saw a Facebook advertisement for IdealShape and just decided to give it a try. I’ve struggled with my weight my whole life and honestly, in a million years, I never thought I’d lose 50 lbs!
I first started just drinking the IdealShakes twice a day and eating smarter snacks. I also just got off my butt (I still struggle with that).
Q: What made you want to make a change?
I was so sick and tired of having to buy XXL clothes and not being able to wear anything cute; I just hated the way I looked, I seriously looked about 8 months pregnant.
Q: What tips do you have for others starting out?
I would tell anyone just starting on weight loss to just move. Just walk a little every day and keep track of what goes in your mouth, either a journal or MyFitnessPal app. Get comfortable with being hungry at first, but know that goes away.
Q: What have been some of the biggest obstacles you’ve had to overcome?
I tore my meniscus on the treadmill and had surgery, so no more running for me, which I was actually starting to like. Now, I play around with lifting weights but I’d really like to learn how to lift.
Q: What are some of your go-to, favorite meals?
I didn’t really follow a meal plan, just the IdealShakes, and smart snacks during the day. For dinner, I just stayed within my calories. I used MyFitnessPal to log everything and I still TRY to do that, I’m just not as religious about it. I now understand that it’s all about nutrition.
You can’t control how much you burn at the gym, but you can control the calories that go in.
Q: What are some go-to supplements that have helped?
I still use the IdealShakes once in a while, but my favorite IdealShape product is IdealBoost!! I love the Black Cherry!!
Q: What are some of your biggest victories?
I tried to walk every day, and then when I hit about 20 lbs gone, I joined a gym. My friend is a runner but I walked the treadmill while she ran, and I eventually did a 5k (42.60 was my time).
My pie in the sky dream would be to Compete, but I’m mentally not there yet.
Q: How has this affected your life?
The way my whole self changed…it’s amazing!! I have more willpower, and I actually WANT healthy foods. I don’t drink near as much because I don’t want to waste those calories!!
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