Kisah Kristin’s dari 85KG ke 54KG

There are so many gratifying parts of having lost weight — like reaching a goal that so many people thought I could not, or would not, stick with, or not having to shop in the maternity section (even though I was not pregnant). I feel better than ever.

Now, I have started a Facebook page to share my story and connect to other women, and that has become the most gratifying experience from this whole life-changing journey. When I started losing weight, I had no idea that this was what God had in mind for me. It is such an honor and so humbling to be able to inspire people on a daily basis.

Kristin has lost 69 pounds over the last three years. (Photos courtesy of Kristin Lockridge)

Maintaining my weight loss seems to be more of a challenge since I do not have a number I am trying to get down to anymore. It can be hard to find motivation when there’s no goal you’re chasing. Now, for me, it’s just about staying fit and healthy and knowing that there is no end, there is only a lifestyle. At the beginning, I used Weight Watchers and counted points, then I transitioned into counting calories, and now, I love counting my macros (macronutrients). I got into counting macros when I started training for my first marathon several months ago, and I love it. Every day, I have a set goal of how many grams of carbohydrates, protein, and fat I aim to eat. Hitting those macro goals keeps me on track. There are so many websites that have information on counting macronutrients if you’re interested in seeing what it’s all about!

When I was overweight, I hated working out, but now I hate when I cannot work out. I was once a girl who hated running and would say, “I only run if someone is chasing me.” Now here I am, one week after running my first full marathon in Nashville for St. Jude, so excited to run again.

I don’t restrict foods and I pride myself on that sense of balance. If I want something, I eat it — but I do so mindfully. For example, if I wanted a Snickers bar, I would get a mini one instead just to curb my craving. It always did the trick.

When holidays or a birthday comes around, I know there will be good food that I want to enjoy. I’ve started making healthier versions of some of those foods, but I love cupcakes and when it’s my birthday, I have one and I enjoy it! When I go on vacations, I don’t count or track anything, but I know once I get home I’ll get back to normal. There is no finish line in my journey. I just keep going forward. I finally found my idea of balance, which is eating wholesome food most of the time and indulging every once in a while. This is my life, and I plan on living it to the fullest! I control the food now; it no longer controls me.

 

The Struggles 

I still struggle with the number on the scale. It is hard for me not to weigh myself every day because I always want to know where I am. I set an acceptable weight range and make sure I stay within it. When I start getting to the higher end of the range, I know I need to start paying closer attention to what I am eating and get back to the middle or lower part of my range. If I ever feel like I’m slipping back into old habits, I start paying more attention to my eating habits. But the truth is, I’ve changed so much over the last few years that I never really veer too far off track anymore.

Advice

The hardest part of starting to lose weight is being mentally on board. Weight loss is 100 percent mental. Once your mind is on board, then there is no stopping you from getting what you want. I know the beginning is always the hardest, but if you have your mind in the right place and you know that there is no such thing as a quick fix, you are going to succeed. I always tell my Facebook followers that this is a slow process. Do not make it slower by quitting! This is what I always tell people now: Being overweight is hard. Losing weight is hard. You have to choose your hard.

 

Weight-Loss Win is authored by Andie Mitchell, who underwent a transformative 135-pound weight loss of her own. Have a success story to share? We want to hear it. Tell us at YHTrueStories@yahoo.com.

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