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Elizabeth Stannard

"I went from a size 12 to a size 4 this year all from following The Eat-Clean Diet® and being active!"

Comments: 19 | Rating: 8 ratings

Age: 31 Height: 5'6" Heaviest Weight: 172 Current Weight: 135

My Journey:

Dear Tosca,

I began my journey as an overweight, unhappy, all-foods-entitled woman who had allowed my weight and eating habits to get out of control. I was eating just about anything I wanted (a lot of processed foods and alcohol), with no regard to how my body was increasing in size. I no longer had the metabolism I had in my 20s, my mood and sleep were suffering, and I knew it was time to change!

I began my weight loss with regular exercise by eating unprocessed foods as you’ve instructed in The Eat-Clean Diet®. You taught me that I had been depriving my body of adequate amounts of protein, so I committed myself to a routine where each day I woke up and eat a healthy egg-white omelet with either whole grain bread or oatmeal with fruit. This change alone showed me that eating this way would keep me satisfied and I didn’t feel groggy and irritable in the morning.

I worked hard to eat enough veggies and fruits per day. It wasn’t easy at first but by slowly increasing my intake, I came to realize how good it made me feel. I even limited my alcohol consumption to modest amounts on special occasions only.

With these changes my body fat disappeared rapidly. My mood is improved, I sleep well, I have lots of energy and I look better than I ever have in my entire life!

I went from a size 12 to a size 4 this year all from following The Eat-Clean Diet and being active! I honestly feel like my pictures don’t do my body justice! In the gym people are always asking me if I’m a trainer there!

The Eat-Clean Diet is a lifestyle for me now. I can’t imagine it any other way!

Sincerely,
Elizabeth Stannard
 

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Comments & Responses

  • From: cswearin about 1 year ago

    That's great! we are about the same height and i have a similar before weight and i love seeing someone i can relate to on the food patterns.
  • From: scailla about 1 year ago

    You look so great!!! i see you, and i see me!!!! except i'm blonde!!!! lol Even your story is similar to me!! i can not believe it!! I can see that it is possible!!!! it is so great to see someone that you can refer to physicaly! I know everyone's body react differently to exercise, so i don't assume that i will be just like you at the end, but your picture is giving me a good exemple of what i can look like!!! Continue your hard work!!!
  • From: fit_mommy about 1 year ago

    My height, my age, but my 135lbs doesnt look like yours!!! Thanks for the inspiration!
  • From: barbaradj about 1 year ago

    You look amazing... keep it up!
  • From: ready2lose about 1 year ago

    Congratulations on your weight loss! Very inspiring.
  • From: julesjasin about 1 year ago

    Wayyy to go how AWESOME!!!
  • From: Smile about 1 year ago

    Your stats, start weight and goal weight are very similar to mine. Thank you for posting your story because it is motivating and makes me want to work harder towards my goal. Congratulations to you and your commitment to eat clean!
  • From: red_dragon about 1 year ago

    your story is mine...I have almost the exact same measurements as you had when you started! its nice to see someone like me has made it work! Thanks for the post.
  • From: melonique2000 about 1 year ago

    You look great. I like how you did the before and after pics in the same bikini.
  • From: kazlen about 1 year ago

    I am completely inspired by your success and I plan on writing my own success story in 6 months from now....thank you for sharing....
  • From: daizygirl about 1 year ago

    Way to go Elizabeth! You look amazing and it's inspiring to read your story.
  • From: daisyeatswell about 1 year ago

    Well done Elizabeth!! What a motivational photo, excellent work.
  • From: nanaim98 about 1 year ago

    How long did it take u to drop all that wieght? I was introduced to this site by a long time friend we live thousands of miles away. Were both trying it . My only issue to this is that I was use to eating only once a day for yrs sure i lost but now i have stayed the same. I have not had to re-introduce my body to the food i eat alot more salad fish veggies fruits. I just started doing that eatign better and 6 times a day last week I have lost about 2-21/2 pounds. I need all the help that I can get ...thank u look AMAZING
  • From: stas2011 about 1 year ago

    Congratualtions Elizabeth! You look fantastic! I just started eating clean after picking up the books as recommended by my trainer. After just a few days I already feel better and more energetic! I work out a lot already, but during my workouts the past few days I've been able to push myself even more! I'm currently 172 @ 5'5 and hope to be under 135 by my 31st birthday in February! Your story has inspired me. I'm so glad to hear so many people are successful and happy eating clean! Way to go and thank you for sharing! :)
  • From: roxymaniac about 1 year ago

    WOW you must be so proud! Congratulations :)
  • From: MLH1011 about 1 year ago

    Congratulations! You look great - thank you for sharing your story.
  • From: stringbeana about 1 year ago

    Thanks for your post!! Our stats are also similar, same height, nearly same starting weight, and Thankfully same end result!!! Only difference, I'M FIFTY FOUR years old!! See!!! Menopause doesn't mean you "pause" your weight loss!!! Many people have comment on how much happier I look, and I was amazed how many noticed the weight loss!!! Through your post, (before and after picture)....I now understand why they noticed!!! Thanks for sharing your story, it meant a lot to a lot of people!!!
  • From: lynnronn about 1 year ago

    wonderful progress, congratulations you look amazing, so healthy and happy. good for you for addressing the issues at a young age, your body will appreciate it!
  • From: mickelaynne about 8 months ago

    you look awsome! great job!

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