Weight loss often depends on what works for the individual, and while some find eating few carbohydrates can work, others benefit from integrating them into their diet.
This was the case for one woman who lost a massive four stone while still eating carbs as a key staple in her diet.
Before and after pictures show her tremendous transformation: she went from an overweight 13.5 stone to a happy and healthy 9.5 stone.
She took to the image sharing platform Imgur to talk about her slimming journey.
Posting pictures of her transformation, she wrote: “About a year ago I was pushing 190lbs (13.5 stone) at 5’4.”
“I had previously been a good weight but rapidly gained around 50 to 60lbs (3 to 4 stone) in a few months due to mental health struggles which I prioritised over trying to keep my weight under control.”
“In June of 2017 I put on a dress for a baby shower and was absolutely disgusted with myself and decided enough was enough.
“I turned my diet and exercise regimen around completely almost overnight.”
She explained that “complex carbs” played a large role in her daily diet plan.
“I eat two big meals a day of complex carbs and high protein with snacks throughout the day of fruit and health bars.”
Expanding on the “complex carbs” she liked to eat, she said “wholewheat” carbohydrates like wholewheat bread and pasta helped her to feel fully.
“Wholewheat takes more time for your stomach to break down so you’re full for longer,” she said.
As for exercise, she explained that a combination of cardio and weights helped her stay on track.
She said: “I also work out four to five days a week with cardio and strength training.”
Another woman lost weight through counting calories, and her incredible transformation included losing 10 stone.
Posting before and after pictures on image sharing site Imgur, user galaticclass explained how she did it.
She explained that she had “always been a big girl” but gained a lot of weight after living a sedentary lifestyle.
Tackling her weight loss, she downloaded a calorie counting app on her phone and began exercising.
“I started by downloading a calorie counter app on my iPod and using it every day. Then I started riding my bike every day (about 5 miles a day).
“It was just enough for me to lose my first 50 lbs,” she added.
