Teresa Williams

“The Eat-Clean Diet showed me that age doesn’t matter, I could achieve a great physical body with a great attitude.”

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Age: 50 Height: 5'8" Heaviest Weight: 220 Current Weight: 142

My Journey:

Dear Tosca,

Having struggled with weight for most of my life and reaching over 220 pounds, I finally decided to take control of my life. I began with a New Year’s Resolution in 2006 and started a weight-loss program. I had read a couple of magazines that talked about weight training and nutrition being the real way to change your body shape, so I began adding weight training in between my cardio workouts.

As I progressed I became a huge fan of Oxygen magazine. I took inspiration from your story as well as the other success stories, hoping that one day I could be just like the ladies in the pictures. Your Eat-Clean Diet books helped give me the energy to get off the couch and go to the gym!

Now I am educated about eating, I have cleaned up my act and make better choices in the type of food I eat as well as the portions (I love my favorites from The Eat-Clean Diet). My journey began January 2, 2006, I lost the weight in seven months and have been working out ever since trying to build a beautiful, toned body.

The Eat-Clean Diet showed me that age doesn’t matter, I could achieve a great physical body with a great attitude. With the help of an Eat-Clean Diet lifestyle, I have completed three marathons (including the Boston marathon) and love getting up early and going to the gym. I love how my newfound principles have made me feel and how great my body looks.

I am so thankful for The Eat-Clean Diet because it gave me a whole new outlook on life. It took the unhappy, unhealthy person away and gave me a greater mental attitude about looking and feeling my best. I am a healthier, happier, sexier 50-year-old and I will never return to that sad, overweight lady I once was.

Teresa Williams

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Comments & Responses

From: Mama3 about 1 year ago
I hope I look like that when I'm 50...what a beautiful women.
From: dsccyr about 1 year ago
Congratulations, you look fabulous!!!!! Need to start on my journey as well....
From: cin123 about 1 year ago
You look awesome! I have been on the eat clean journey for 1 month now and you have inspired me to keep going. Thanks!
From: pkw about 1 year ago
You look fantastic! You are such an inspiration.
From: deetee about 1 year ago
Wow, you look fabulous and I know you had to have worked very hard for those results and your commitment to the lifestyle shows through. You are truly an inspiration to me. Thanks for the motivation!
From: misselly about 1 year ago
You are a beautiful lady. i am printing off your story for our new 12 week (clean eating) program. Thank you for sharing. I have always wondered where all that extra stretched out skin goes when you loose all your weight..... You look amamzing.
From: j9pers about 1 year ago
You've made my day! I'm also 50 and have been so depressed because I assumed I was too old to look good again. It's easy to see the success stories of women in their 20's and 30's and say, "Uh huh... wait until YOUR metabolism slows down and YOUR body just seems to head South for no reason!" I too am printing your story to hang in my office for inspiration. Just beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing.
From: carabear842 about 1 year ago
amazing!!!! Way to go!
From: mom2tlc about 1 year ago
Please add me as a friend, I'd love to get some meal plan ideas from you! YOU LOOK FABULOUS!!
From: Teesue39 about 1 year ago
Stunning...........Congrats
From: teresaew about 1 year ago
Thanks everyone for the wonderul comments. :)
From: cdimery about 1 year ago
wow! what a great story! u look amazing. I knw that clean eating really gives u the results, if u are willing to put forth that effort!
From: loseit4good about 1 year ago
WOW! You are really motivating me! I am 52 and to see you are 50 and did this just blows me away and inspires me to no end! you look great and do NOT look 50 at all!!!
From: tcmek about 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing your inspirational story...I am 54 and thought I was too old to get any results. Today was Day 1 for me.... I'll let you know how I progress....Thank you so much!!
From: lynnronn about 1 year ago
congratulations on finding your best you! you look fantastic
From: lifeisgood432010 about 1 year ago
WOW you look fabulous. Hard work and perseveance surely do pay off. I am 44 and was worried that there was no way everything would tighten back up once I started loosing the weight and inches - thank you for showing me that if I just keep working at it it really does happen. It would be great if you could post some of your meal plans and your wo routines. Again you look amazing, way to go!!!!
From: lgilbert about 1 year ago
Congrats on your loss!! you look absolutley fantastic! I WILL look good at 50 too. Thanks for inspiring!
From: greenarleen about 1 year ago
You look great!! I'm right behind ya. I'll be 50 in a couple of weeks.
From: pamiam about 1 year ago
Amazing! I'm turning 44 next week and just finished chemo for breast cancer ( for the 2nd time), I am looking forward to start clean eating! Your story is a great inspiration! You look amazing! Thanks for sharing!
From: sulamita2 about 1 year ago
Great job! What was your workout routine? If you don't mind sharing.
From: esedubu about 1 year ago
Wow! I am so inspired by you!
From: runlkeagrl about 1 year ago
You look great, thanks for the message. I am truly inspired by your hard work.
From: BUTTERFLY0620 about 1 year ago
Thank for ur great message and uplifting story U still keeping going no matter what so now i am still inspired to keep going myself THANK YOU AGAIN!!
From: aniya2 about 1 year ago
Please add me also I am going to be 50 and need to lose about 30 lbs just not sure how to do it.
From: DCollins about 1 year ago
What a wonderful story. Can I ask you, what seemed to click for you? There is always something that clicks for us in every positive thing we do. And how did you stay motivated in the gym? Did you hire a trainer? I use to love to go to the gym when I lived in Florida. But we have moved to California due to my husbands job, and I have become depressed and missing home. I've lost all my desire to staying healthy. I just love your story. Thank you so much for sharing.
From: alg74 about 1 year ago
I really loved this story! I am about the same height, and def starting at the same weight, so this is a true inspiration for me! I am 37 and wanting to get myself together before 40! I remember saying I was going to do it by age 30! Then...35! All the other posts serve as great inspiration as well, and eating clean is truly the best way to get there. I do have the same question as DCollins though..what seemed to click for you? My motivation is what's lacking..I miss family as well and have a touch of depression due to the fact. I am motivated one week, then not the next! GREAT story, congrats on all your hard work!
From: jacquelinejoy about 1 year ago
Congratulations. That is awesome.
From: Rich Chocolate about 1 year ago
My God you have given me inspiration. I am 40 years old and if you can do it at 50 and be looking so fabulous. Well I want to look like you at 50 years of age.
From: odaisy about 1 year ago
SO EXCITING! Not only for your lifestyle and success but something a bit more for me. You are the first picture of a before that looks like I do; around the same height and weight. Seeing how you transformed something that looks like me into something that looks like you now really gives me hope! TYtytytytytytytytyyty. :D And a HUGE congratulations!
From: babystussy about 1 year ago
Congratulations. That is awesome.
From: teresaew about 1 year ago
Dcollins - you know having my picture taken by a professional photographer helped me see what I truly looked like. I had never seen myself from behind until I looked at those pictures. It still took me a month but one day I was putting my running shoes on and when I bent over it cut off my oxygen and at that moment I said no more. I began my journey and have been on it ever sense. This is the first time in my life that my weight has stayed off. My journey will never end. :)
From: astrokitty about 1 year ago
Oh, the age thing. I sought out a success story I might be able to relate to. I remember wanting to 'get back in shape' for the big 4-0 and now it is the big 5-0 around the corner and I'm STILL wanting. Time to stop wanting and start DOING. YOU are just the inspiration I was looking for today. Thanks for being a beacon for the rest of us still trying to find our way.
From: flashforward about 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing. I needed that. I'm going on 47 and was wondering if it's really possible. The more I read the success stories, the more I know it's true. I've joined the gym too and I hope for my transformation and then I too will share my story. You love beautiful! Great job.
From: Brenda50 about 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing you look fantastic I am heading toward 50 and struggle every day with diet and the gym - you are a success story and hopefully one day I will be too...thank you for sharing.
From: MTSKINNYSCHOOL about 1 year ago
Teresa, You are truly an inspiration to me. I even showed my husband your profile and said "This is what I want to look like" I am 53 and finally committed to eating clean. I have had Tocsa's Diet book for 3 years and have finally committed to the journey for the rest of my life. I have ran one marathon and would like to do another when I get the excess weight off my joints. I would love to e-mail you with some questions I have, if you are willing to do that, please contact me in the forum or leave a message on this page. Your hard work and efforts are Amazing!
From: kathryn about 1 year ago
Amazing transformation! I am 47 and just starting my own journey - you are so inspiring!
From: katzz1 about 1 year ago
i'm very inspired by your success. i am 55 and NOW working out and following the eat clean lifestyle. i looked at my arms this am and am seeing some muscles.. thanks for your story..
From: taff1962 about 1 year ago
You are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your story. You look fabulous and are an encouragement. I am 48, similar height and trying to get control of my eating so it is great to see someone who has already transformed themselves at this age.
From: Marc101 about 1 year ago
You look amazing. Does it require a lot of cooking and planning? Marc
From: mickelaynne about 1 year ago
thats awsome! you look great! would NEVER guess that you are 50!
From: Flicker00@comcast.net about 11 months ago
Teresa, thank you. This is my first time viewing the community. Luckily for me, you were the third story I read and as soon as your picture popped up I caught my breath. I thought I was looking at myself. You have transformed so much and look exactly what I want to look like. My weight started at 218 and I just finished a 90-day challenge losing 25 lbs. But without much support from the gym. I look forward fi ishing my journey here. Thanks for the greatest inspiration. P.s. I just watched my husband finish the boston marathon for a second time in april. Congrats
From: southerngirl62 about 11 months ago
I too have printed your picture and story and put it on the wall beside my computer. It reminds me to get up and workout. I will be 49 this year and your story is a great reminder that it is never too late. Keep up the great work!
From: tdean about 11 months ago
This is just am amazing story, thank you so much for sharing it, what an inspiration!!!! xoxoxo Traci
From: otrljen about 11 months ago
Amazing! You truly are an inspiration!
From: kathy44 about 11 months ago
What an amazing story! You have inspired! I am 44 and am overweight, with EC I hope to look as amazing as you do before I am 50!
From: francesp about 11 months ago
Teresa thank you so much for sharing your story. I am 53 over weight and have struggled for three years now trying to get off the couch and eat healthy and exercise. I just started last week and feel better. I have only lost 7 lbs but I have not had a piece of bread, sugar or tea in 9 days. I have not got in to the exercise routine only walked 4 times for 20 minutes. I know I can do it after reading your story I am 193 lbs and only 5'2" and a long way to go. You inspire me!
From: wandaful about 10 months ago
You look great! Love your arms, nicely toned.
From: Craspen about 10 months ago
Congrats on your success!
From: ajpink about 9 months ago
Your are an inspiration! I would love to know what your workout regimen is .... can you share? :)
From: naynay6212 about 9 months ago
Thank you so much for your story, I'm 47 and had giving up thinking I was too old to have the body I want. But I now know I can do it and will keep at it
From: Utah Sunshine about 8 months ago
Thank you for your story. Its your experience and strength that gives me hope. To know that it is possible to get a beautiful body at any age is encouraging. You look awesome. thank you
From: Utah Sunshine about 8 months ago
Thank you for your story. Its your experience and strength that gives me hope. To know that it is possible to get a beautiful body at any age is encouraging. You look awesome. thank you
From: lsnics about 8 months ago
Nicely done Teresa!! Gives me hope that it can be done after the young age of 50. Keep up the great work! You are truly an inspiration to us all. thank you
From: demarie about 8 months ago
Teresa, you look fabulous! Congrats! I too am 50 years old, 5"8" tall and weigh 142 lbs., although you have much more muscle definition than I! I'd love to hear what you weight workout consists of, as I'm ready to change up my weight routine. Thanks for any advice/strength routines you can provide. 50 is a tough age with all the hormonal issues, and I strive each week to hold onto the progress I've made. Just wish I could achieve more muscle definition. Again Congrats to you! You are amazing! Thanks for sharing your story.
From: Day1261 about 7 months ago
Hello I loved your story divorced and just turned 50. Im right at 200 and just started eating clean and cant wait to feel better. Do you have any eating suggestions that you can give that really helped you. You look Fantastic!!! great job
From: tat2dbride about 6 months ago
Yup! Thats what self disipline and desire does brings to the table. Congrats for your accomplishment and ongoing inspiration to everyone that reads your success story. Yes, it is doable and I bet you feel as amazing as you appear. Thank you for sharing...I am focusing on eating clean and living healthy.
From: Kitty Fulkerson about 5 months ago
You look AMAZING!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
From: trishj about 5 months ago
You are my inspiration to get started, turning 50 next month and overweight isn't my idea of fun. By the summer i will be fit and fabulous as well! Thank you
From: Day1261 about 4 months ago
Your story was a true inspiration. Im 50 and 200 pounds 5;6. Im unhappy and have no energy. after reading your story its never too late. thank you !!!!! You look fantastic and im dure you feel the same...
From: faboo48 about 3 months ago
You are AMAZING and OH SO INSPIRING!!!! Can't wait to join you in the Success Stories when I reach my goal and i KNOW I am going to get there! Thank you for your inspiration!!!
From: ynybb about 1 month ago
You look amazing! I am 55, 115 lbs. and have been working with a trainer off and on for a year and a half (because of a biking accident that led to other health issues!). Anyway, I think I am finally able to be back on track..yay! I am happy with my progress except in my abs. Your abs look awesome. I am almost to the point of giving up on the ab issue and just being happy that everything else has improved! However, then I see other women close to my age that look amazing and I think.....well, maybe I can do that too! So, do you have any words of wisdom on that area? I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you!.....and again, Congratulations! You are an inspiration!