After Two Pregnancies and 68 Pounds Gained, She Lost 121 Pounds on Weight Watchers — and Ran a Half Marathon
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Cara joined WW (Weight Watchers) in September 2019 while recovering from a C-section, and has since lost 121 pounds over roughly four years, reaching age 35 in the process.
Her approach combined WW Workshop attendance — both in-person and, during pandemic lockdowns, virtual sessions including a Black women's virtual workshop she found particular connection in — with food tracking and workout logging through the WW app, plus regular meal prepping and a running and walking routine.
She set an initial goal of running a 10K and ended up completing a half marathon. Reflecting on emotional eating, she has asked herself, "Do you just need a break? Are you lonely or stressed?" and has said of her body, which carried her through three pregnancies and postpartum recovery, "It's been through a lot."
"Your health is worth your time, energy, and focus," she said of the shift in mindset that got her through the process.
Key takeaways
- ›Gained 68 lbs during her second pregnancy before rejoining Weight Watchers as a returning member
- ›Combined the program with meal prep, in-person and virtual group support, and progressively longer runs
- ›Lost 121 pounds between September 2019 and January 2024, and went on to complete a half marathon
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