Kathy King was like most people trying every diet and shortcut when I first met her in 2007. She was preparing for her class reunion on a fad diet to fit into her perfect dress. To our success, she lost 20 lbs in 2 months to become the life of the party. Multiple diets and years later, Kathy would notice the weight gain back and then some only to find that there was nothing like the real thing (a continuous workout regimen with a balanced, normal everyday diet that she can do for the rest of her life ). When we met again in December 2009, Kathy was fed up with her yoyo weight, the trendy diets, and ready to do it the old fashioned way. And here we are, fifty pounds lighter!!!!

What motivated you to get started with a regular workout routine?
I was tired of being overweight. I have been a yoyo dieter for years, losing only to gain it all back. It was time to make a permanent change.

How long did it take to achieve your goal?
I haven’t achieved it yet, but I’m only 25lbs away. :0)

What was the major obstacle you faced getting stated, and how did you move past it?
Time was my biggest obstacle. Finding the time between home, work, and working out was difficult, but I decided to make myself a priority, and it has worked out.

How much overall have you lost?
I started at 224lbs, and I have lost 48 pounds to date.

What is your typical breakfast/lunch/dinner?
Breakfast
1 Egg, (boiled or scrambled) 2sl Turkey Bacon, 1 slice Dark Rye Bread, Banana

Lunch
6oz of Chicken Breast, Small Salad, 2Tbsp Reduced Salad Dressing, I Fruit

Dinner
5oz of Broiled Salmon, 1 cup Red Potatoes, 1 cup Steamed Broccoli

And a couple of snacks, usually almonds and low fat cheese with wheat crackers, or a protein drink.

Tell us a little about your eating habits before and what you’ve used to substitute some of the cravings?
I tried to eat a balanced diet, but always give in to fast foods and sweets. French fries, potato chips and twizzlers were some of my favorites. I would try to eat these foods in moderation, but I realized the more I ate them the more I craved them, especially the sweets, so I made a huge decision. I gave up all processed sugars. No diet drinks, no sugar substitutes, no sugar free gum, nothing, and an amazing thing happened. My cravings went away completely. I now enjoy the natural sweetness of fruits. It’s great.

How often did you workout before? And how often do you workout now?
Once or twice a week. I would start working out, but I would always stop. Now I’m working out 5-6 days a week.

What has kept you motivated?
I’m seeing the weight coming off.  I’m fitting back into my clothes, and I have an awesome trainer.  He pushes me to do exercise I never ever thought I would be able to do.

Any tips or tricks you want to share?
Never say you’re on a diet. To say you’re on a diet means at some point it will come to an end, and we all know what that means. The weight is definitely coming back. Tell yourself always” This is the way you must eat in order to maintain all your hard work”.

What is your next goal?
My next goal is run a half marathon in my newly thin body, and stay committed to my workout routine.

How has fitness affected your everyday life?
Wow, in so many ways. I have tons of energy, I sleep better, but overall I just   feel great.

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