Transformation of the Day: Katonya misplaced 47 kilos. At the moment, she is celebrating her 57th birthday. Her weight reduction journey started after her marriage ended and after she eliminated a number of detrimental individuals from her life. On the time, she additionally discovered she had diabetes.

What was your motivation? When did you start your journey?
The image of me in blue was taken in 2017. In August 2021, I walked away from a dishonest/mendacity husband. Then, I eliminated detrimental individuals/relations from my life. That was actually an eye-opener for me as a result of I’d at all times put everybody else’s wants earlier than mine. 

I had a bodily and weighed 222 kilos (that was my highest weight ever). I additionally discovered I had Sort 2 diabetes. I used to be shocked as a result of I felt positive (or so I believed). 

How did you alter your consuming habits?
My physician put me on Trulicity, and it positively curbed my urge for food. I didn’t eat as a lot and had a lot vitality. 

What’s your peak?
I’m 5’4″. 

What’s your present weight?
I now weigh 175 kilos, and my purpose weight is 170. I lastly discovered myself and needed to begin loving me for me. I’ve a 17-year-old daughter that I wish to be there for. I’ve been pleased ever since. 

What’s the largest lesson you’ve realized up to now?
The most important lesson I realized is to place your self at first. Some individuals could name it egocentric, nevertheless it’s part of a protracted and wholesome life. 

What’s your exercise routine?
My exercise routine is strolling every single day. I put music in my ears and preserve shifting. It’s my stress aid.

What recommendation would you prefer to share with girls who wish to shed weight?
My recommendation for girls who wish to shed weight…change their consuming habits. Within the mornings, I eat (oatmeal, fruit, and yogurt). By lunchtime, some days, I’m nonetheless full from snacking on gadgets I had for breakfast. By dinnertime, if I’m hungry, I’ll generally eat one thing gentle or eat extra fruit earlier than 8 p.m. From the phrases of Rupaul, “How the hell you gonna love any individual in case you can’t love your self???”