A woman who shed 160lbs has shared the ‘simple’ changes that she made to turn her life around.
Becky Hoover, 40, from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, began to lean on food as a way to ‘comfort’ herself following the death of her mom at age 16.
As an adult, her weight soared to a whopping 348lbs, and she soon developed a slew of health problems.
She told the Today show recently that she had to undergo back surgery to ‘repair a weight-related problem’ and her ‘blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and resting heart rate levels’ were all extremely high.
In addition, she suffered from depression and constantly battled low energy, which even started to affect her job as an X-ray technician.
But in 2019, she decided to turn her life around after a family member told her she would likely need weight-loss surgery soon if she didn’t make some changes.
A woman who shed 160lbs has shared the ‘simple’ changes that she made to turn her life around. She’s seen left in 2017 and right earlier this month
‘I didn’t know what to say. I was shocked that someone would just come out and say that. It really upset me,’ she explained to the publication.
‘But I used that as motivation. The next day I cleared off my treadmill and started to walk. And I’ve been walking ever since.’
Becky has now shed 160lbs – and she credited a few easy lifestyle swaps with helping her lose the weight.
First, she told the publication that she ‘cut out’ sugary snacks like soda and chocolate, as well as processed foods, bread, and carbs.
‘I have cut out all added sugars. I do not eat anything sweet, like cookies or cakes, unless it’s a special occasion,’ she shared.
She also started counting her calories, and limiting herself to consuming 1,200 calories a day.
In addition, she said she tries to make all her meals at home rather than eating out, and focuses on high-protein and high-fiber foods, as well as vegetables.
‘I cook almost every meal, and if I get takeout, it’s a salad,’ said the Pennsylvania-native.
Becky Hoover, 40, from Pennsylvania, began to over-eat as a way to ‘comfort’ herself following the death of her mom at age 16 and as an adult, her weight soared to a whopping 348lbs
But in 2019, Becky (seen left in 2018 and right in September) decided to turn her life around after a family member told her she would likely need weight-loss surgery soon
Becky has now shed 160lbs – and she credited a few easy lifestyle swaps with helping her lose the weight. She’s seen recently
She also uses intermittent fasting, which means she will often skip breakfast.
‘It’s not hard if you’re eating protein and fiber – stuff that keeps you full,’ she added.
In addition to changing her diet, Becky has also fallen in love with exercise.
She now goes to the gym five days a week and takes long walks on the days she’s not working out.
‘When I get out there in nature my mental stability is so much better,’ she gushed. ‘My mood is better, I’m sleeping better, and my anxiety is better.
‘I can’t stress enough how much exercise has really just changed everything for me.’
First, she told the publication that she ‘cut out’ sugary snacks like soda and chocolate, as well as processed foods, bread, and carbs. She’s seen left in 2017 and right recently
In addition, she said she tries to make all her meals at home rather than eating out, and focuses on high-protein and high-fiber foods, as well as vegetables. She’s seen recently
Becky admitted that she faced a setback in 2022, after her husband had a terrifying heart attack. But in April 2024, Becky got back on track. She’s seen left in April and right in October
Becky that she faced a setback in 2022, after her husband had a terrifying heart attack and had to get an emergency triple bypass.
She explained that she ‘stopped focusing on herself’ because she was so busy taking care of him, which meant she went back to her ‘old habits.’
But in April 2024, after an emotional conversation with her co-worker, Becky got back on track and she has since re-lost all of the weight that she had gained back.
‘I’m realizing I have to take care of myself so I can take care of other,’ she concluded.