Transformation of the Day: Tonette lost 80 pounds. She began her journey to help relieve some digestive issues. She also transformed her lifestyle to address depression and anxiety. Faith and intermittent fasting have been critical factors in her success.
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My name is Tonette. Through intermittent fasting, I lost and maintained a 65-pound weight loss for eight years. I most recently lost 15 more pounds, and I continue to lose weight. That’s 80 pounds total!
What was your motivation?
I never intended to lose this much weight! My initial goal was to find some relief from the digestive problems that I was experiencing – mainly heavy bloating after meals and acid reflux.
How did you change your eating habits and embrace intermittent fasting?
I stopped eating beef and beef by-products. By making that change, I found immediate relief and lost about 12/15 pounds (those pounds were later regained).
After a severe bout with debilitating depression and anxiety, I took eight months away from my teaching career. My life became sleep, eat, pray, and work out!
I accidentally discovered intermittent fasting. How? By the time I got home from the gym and showered, I was eating my first meal around 12 or 1 p.m.
What is your height?
I am 5’5″.
What is your starting weight? What is your current weight?
I went from my highest non-pregnant weight of 245 pounds to 180 pounds in about six months. I did cardio, weight training, and sauna 5-7 days a week and adopted a low-carb lifestyle.
Most recently, I’ve adopted a primarily raw vegan lifestyle, which led to the additional 15 pounds. I lost that in 5 weeks. I currently weigh 168 pounds!
I cannot talk about my weight loss without giving credit to God because I sincerely prayed for healing (from the depression). God blessed me with that healing, plus a significant amount of weight loss. I’m also blessed with the passion to help other women lose weight through intermittent fasting.
