Tennesse mom gets closer to her husband ... literally!
Rachael Wyrick is a loving wife and mother from Tennessee who has struggled with her weight all of her life. Both of Rachael's parents struggle from being overweight, which allowed Rachael to believe it was hereditary. With the lack of exercise and poor eating habits, Rachael just thought her weight was something she could never change.
Rachael struggled with her weight all through high school and college. She remembers walking across campus feeling insecure. Still struggling with her weight, Rachael met the man of her dreams and vowed to spend the rest of her life with him. She even wore a plus-sized wedding dress on her big day.
Rachael knew she had to change. Her defining moment was having two beautiful children. Gaining around 50 pounds from each pregnancy, her husband became concerned with her health. Rachael thought she ate healthy by eating salads, tuna, and chicken, but she didn't know how to control her portions or would cover the salad in dressing. She also ate a lot of starches and creamy, fatty sauces.
Rachael knew she could not pass her unhealthy lifestyle to her family. With the help of her supportive husband and children and the guidance from LA Weight Loss, Rachael became committed to making a change.
Her eating habits soon changed. For breakfast, Rachael would eat cereal or oatmeal; for lunch, she would have a turkey or peanut butter sandwich. And at dinner, she would eat a salad with chicken or tuna. Rachael also made sure to make lunch her largest meal.
Rachael incorporated exercise into her new healthy lifestyle. At first, Rachael could only walk on the treadmill or do the elliptical for 20 minutes. Now she spends over an hour doing cardio exercises at least five times a week! LA Weight Loss taught Rachael how to document her exercise along with what she ate to help identify what worked and what didn't.
Since losing the weight, Rachael has never felt so limitless. She now has the energy to keep up with her children, go to the pool, or ride a bike with her daughter. She even went hiking over Valentine's Day!
What is the best part about being thinner? Rachael says it's her husband bringing her close and wrapping his arms all the way around her.
Congratulations, you look beautiful Rachael!
Rachael before at 252 lbs.:
Rachael now at 140lbs!
Fast Facts:
Name: Rachael Wyrick
Hometown: Knoxville, Tenn.
Age: 35
Height: 5’7”
Starting weight: 252 lbs.
Goal weight: 140 lbs.
Current weight: 140 lbs.
Program start date: Aug. 8, 2006
Favorite food: Chicken
Biggest temptation: Already-made snacks
Biggest motivator: Her husband
Biggest obstacle: Attitude
Old eating philosophy: Fried chicken, rice, macaroni and cheese, Chinese food
New eating philosophy: Salads with grilled chicken or tuna, asparagus, tomatoes, blueberries, and apples
Best thing about losing weight: Feeling happy about what she accomplished
Best weight loss secret learned: Chewing gum while preparing meals to avoid overeating
Rachael struggled with her weight all through high school and college. She remembers walking across campus feeling insecure. Still struggling with her weight, Rachael met the man of her dreams and vowed to spend the rest of her life with him. She even wore a plus-sized wedding dress on her big day.
Rachael knew she had to change. Her defining moment was having two beautiful children. Gaining around 50 pounds from each pregnancy, her husband became concerned with her health. Rachael thought she ate healthy by eating salads, tuna, and chicken, but she didn't know how to control her portions or would cover the salad in dressing. She also ate a lot of starches and creamy, fatty sauces.
Rachael knew she could not pass her unhealthy lifestyle to her family. With the help of her supportive husband and children and the guidance from LA Weight Loss, Rachael became committed to making a change.
Her eating habits soon changed. For breakfast, Rachael would eat cereal or oatmeal; for lunch, she would have a turkey or peanut butter sandwich. And at dinner, she would eat a salad with chicken or tuna. Rachael also made sure to make lunch her largest meal.
Rachael incorporated exercise into her new healthy lifestyle. At first, Rachael could only walk on the treadmill or do the elliptical for 20 minutes. Now she spends over an hour doing cardio exercises at least five times a week! LA Weight Loss taught Rachael how to document her exercise along with what she ate to help identify what worked and what didn't.
Since losing the weight, Rachael has never felt so limitless. She now has the energy to keep up with her children, go to the pool, or ride a bike with her daughter. She even went hiking over Valentine's Day!
What is the best part about being thinner? Rachael says it's her husband bringing her close and wrapping his arms all the way around her.
Congratulations, you look beautiful Rachael!
Rachael before at 252 lbs.:
Rachael now at 140lbs!
Fast Facts:
Name: Rachael Wyrick
Hometown: Knoxville, Tenn.
Age: 35
Height: 5’7”
Starting weight: 252 lbs.
Goal weight: 140 lbs.
Current weight: 140 lbs.
Program start date: Aug. 8, 2006
Favorite food: Chicken
Biggest temptation: Already-made snacks
Biggest motivator: Her husband
Biggest obstacle: Attitude
Old eating philosophy: Fried chicken, rice, macaroni and cheese, Chinese food
New eating philosophy: Salads with grilled chicken or tuna, asparagus, tomatoes, blueberries, and apples
Best thing about losing weight: Feeling happy about what she accomplished
Best weight loss secret learned: Chewing gum while preparing meals to avoid overeating
Labels: 112 pounds, Rachael Wyrick, Tennessee
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