Drieka Stoltz’s life has drastically changed after she managed to lose 86kg in just 13 months.
“I didn’t have surgery nor did I take weight loss tablets,” Stoltz, who used to weigh 147kg, said.
“I can now do much more like going to the trampoline park, where there is a weight limit. I do not have to worry any more that I am too heavy to do something. I still intend going for surf lessons. It’s on my new bucket list.”
Stoltz, a mother of two daughters, said her new look had boosted her selfconfidence.
“My self-confidence is sky high and I am in love with myself for how I look. Fighting for your own body is really worth it. I now weigh 61kg. My husband is my biggest supporter.”
Stoltz said her weight-loss journey had been difficult.
She said It was not easy as she didn’t always want to work out or eat healthy.
Her lifestyle changed in March 2022. With no shortcuts like surgery or pills, she managed to lose 86kg and gain a stronger mind and body.
She said she used to wear 4XL clothing but was now a small size. Stoltz said she used to frequent Panarottis to feast on their eat-as-much-as-you-can deals.
Nelson Mandela Bay dietitian Amber Kelly said the basis of all weight loss was being in a calorie deficit.
“With exercise, we expend more calories than someone who doesn’t exercise, and therefore it’s likely to place us in a calorie deficit, which results in weight loss,” Kelly said.
Kelly said those who wanted to lose weight should start by eating nutrient-dense foods containing fibre, protein and healthy fats as they helped keep them fuller for longer.
“Eat small frequent meals — three main meals and two to three snacks — to help with portion control and keeping you full throughout the day,” Kelly said.
“If you’re craving something, have a small portion of it and be guilt-free.
“Set yourself small goals, not only weight focused, but also other areas of your life where nutrition can improve such as sleep, mood and normal blood values if they’re out of range.”
This is a story of hope.
Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/news/2023-08-14-halving-her-weight-transformed-george-mothers-life/
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