Here’s how she did it.
“I wanted to start myweight lossjourney for a multitude of reasons.
I am someone who has always struggled with her weight, and it has fluctuated most of my life.
Lisa Maresca
I lost a lot of weight at the end of 2015 in a very unhealthy way.
I was depriving myself of food and alcohol and was severely under-eating,” Maresca says.
Speed up to July 2020, and Maresca was the heaviest she had ever been.
Lisa Maresca
This was also an unprecedented time in our collective history, with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“I mentally and physically was very unhealthy,” Maresca explains.
And so her real journey began.
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Not setting a rigid timeframe for her end goal was integral to Maresca’s success.
Maresca kicked off her 100-pound weight loss journey in July 2020.
For Maresca, it’s her mindset and physical activity.
Lisa Maresca
First and foremost,developing a healthy relationship with foodwas essential.
“I did not want to deprive myself,” she says.
Seasoned, baked chicken thighs!
I’ll bake a piece of salmon with a little Dijon mustard on it.
I am also a big fan of the lentil pasta and chickpea pasta from Trader Joe’s."
In addition, Marescamostly eliminated drinkingat home and saves it for a special treat when out with friends.
Losing weight is a solid combination of diet and exercise.
Maresca is a total OrangeTheory advocate.
“I love the coaches, the classes, and the community,” she says.
But Maresca leaves us all with some solid advice.
Never, ever, think that your worth is tied to your weight.
Control the controllable."
We couldn’t agree more.
