From Struggle to Strength: Katie’s 30-Pound Weight Loss Success
Today we are sharing the amazing and truly transformational story of Katie. Her story is one of determination and the importance of finding your reason for change. Katie has lost over 30 lbs since joining the CleanFoodCrush 30-Day Clean Eating challenge. She has not only transformed her own health but the well-being for her entire family.
Meet Katie!
Hi I’m Katie, a 42-year-old office manager from the Pacific Northwest. I’m a wife, mother of three, and a proud grandmother of one. Life is busy between work and caring for my family, including our two dogs and a cat, but as the years passed, I realized I was losing focus on my health.
I first discovered CleanFoodCrush in late 2019 when a friend shared one of Rachel’s recipes on social media. The meal looked amazing, and I decided to follow the public CleanFoodCrush page for more inspiration.
In 2020, I even joined the private group and my first Clean Eating Challenge. But at that time, life was chaotic—my husband had just had surgery, we’d moved into a new house, and I had started a new job. I wasn’t truly ready to commit, though I did manage to lose 4.5 pounds during the challenge.
As time went on, I continued to follow Rachel’s recipes, but my life stayed busy. By the time our oldest son got married in September 2023, I had reached my highest weight of 279 pounds. I didn’t realize it at the time because I wasn’t focusing on my weight—I was just trying to get through the days.
But after seeing a picture of myself at the wedding, it hit me hard.
I wore a champagne-colored dress that I thought would be flattering, but when I saw the photo, I felt so disappointed. 😢
I was even wearing shapewear, but it didn’t make a difference. No one had the heart to tell me how the dress actually looked on my body, and seeing the comments online from internet trolls only made it worse. 💔
That moment was a wake-up call.
In January 2024, I made a promise to myself on my 42nd birthday:
I was going to lose 43 pounds by my 43rd birthday.
But by June, I had only lost 10 pounds and felt discouraged again.
That’s when I knew I had to take control. I went home after a doctor’s appointment and decided to log back into my 30-Day Clean Eating Challenge.
This time, I was doing it for me.
This is the NEW Katie ( today) – same shirt which is much bigger now
As of October 2024, I’ve lost 30.3 pounds
🎉I’ve also lost 10 inches off my waist.
🎉I feel like a completely different person.
🎉I have my energy back, and I no longer come home and crash into bed.
🎉I’m cooking healthy meals at home 5-6 days a week, and my entire family has felt the positive impact.
🎉My husband has lost 7 pounds and lowered his A1C, and my son has lost 15 pounds.
My Scale Progress
What’s remarkable is that I’ve done all of this without exercise—yet. I was just cleared for low-impact activities and plan to start walking soon, but so far, all of my progress has come from following Rachel’s Clean Eating Challenge and focusing on nutrition.
Two of our favorite recipes are the Chili Sweet Potato Fries and the Copycat Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls. They’re perfect for meal prep and reheat so well.
I’m beyond grateful for Rachel’s guidance and the support of the amazing CleanFoodCrush community and coaches.
If you’re thinking about joining the CleanFoodCrush Clean Eating Challenge, my advice is simple: Do it.
Take your health back. The only thing standing in your way is you.
It’s not just a quick fix—it’s a lifestyle change that will benefit you and your loved ones. Once you figure out your ‘why,’ it will drive you forward every day.
For me, my ‘why’ was to find myself again. To be the best version of me. It took me 42 years to gain this weight, and I know it won’t come off overnight—but I’m okay with that.
I’m on the right path now, and I’m finally seeing the woman I want to be.
What’s your ‘why’? Are you ready to discover it and take the first step toward a healthier you?
❤️Katie
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