Tom Rafalovich
From Health magazine
Lauren Moreno, 31, grew up being teased about her extra weight. “I’m sure I was the only girl at the eighth-grade dance wearing a size 14 outfit,” she says. Years later, after a wedding and two pregnancies (one with twins), the Connecticut mom still felt conscious about her size.
When Lauren went to the doctor for a physical just over two years ago, she was shocked to see that she was up to 240 pounds—and she decided to seize control.
She started walking on a local nature trail five times a week. She skipped butter, fried foods, and creamy dressings, instead piling her plate with grilled chicken, fish, and vegetables. She also stopped stealing bites of her kids’ meals.
Without the help of a trainer or an official diet plan, Lauren lost 85 pounds in 24 months. Now she’s running five days a week and training for a half-marathon. “It’s amazing,” she says, “how much more energy I have.”
| Before | Now | |
|---|---|---|
| Pounds: | 240 | 155 |
| Size: | 18 | 8 |
| Total lost: | 85 lbs |
