I Lost 32 Pounds of Fat and Inches Off My Waist With This Method
YouTube health influencer Jerrika (Body For Days by Jerrika) is sharing how she lost 32 pounds and got rid of her belly fat. "I am currently 11 months postpartum," she says. "So I'm on a weight loss journey again. I've lost 32 pounds. I'm two more pounds down. I'm almost under 200 pounds. Again, I know I look smaller than that." Here's how Jerrika lost weight while balancing her life as a busy wife and mother.
Walking Every Day
Jerrika walks as much as she can throughout the day. "I have been walking every single day for the month of August," she says. "I've walked in the living room, I've walked by my bed, I've walked indoors, I've walked outdoors. By all means necessary, okay? I have kids. So it's kind of hard to set a schedule sometimes."
Hiking With the Family
Jerrika tries to include her baby in her workouts when she needs to walk. "My husband and the baby and I actually went yesterday morning, and we walked the trail," she says. "We did four and a half miles on that trail yesterday, and it was fun. I had my husband there, the baby was asleep, and we just did four and a half miles, and then we went and picked up the kids. So that was a great routine yesterday."
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Two Hour Workouts
Like most parents, Jerrika finds working out easier when the kids are back at school. "After the two hours, I feel like I got a fire workout," she says. "Once I feel like I'm not rushed and the kids are asleep or the kids are at school, I feel so much better. So most of my workouts are in the mornings, and either the kids are asleep, or now that they've started school, they're at school, which gives me time. I don't feel like I have to make a thousand meals or get a thousand snacks at the pantry. I can just go through and do my workout and be done."
Strength Training
Jerrika does strength training 3-4 times a week. "I've lost so much fat off of my belly," she says. "It is falling off. If I showed you what my belly looked like a few months ago, baby, you would think I was a different person. I've lost a whole toddler."
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High-Protein Diet
Jerrika starts the day with warm lemon water and has protein right after her workouts. "You guys keep asking me about my belly and what I do. Half of it is diet," she says. "Buy some protein shakes and eggs, have some salmon, and have good protein—some Greek yogurt that's high in protein and low in sugar."
Hitting the Weights
"Even though we're having a walking challenge this month, we cannot forget about strength training," Jerrika says. "Okay? The girls can walk eight miles a day. Today, I did shoulders, legs, and shoulders. Today and tomorrow, I'm going to do back and cardio. Today, I did shoulders and legs, and I did cardio. So that was my day today."
Pre-Workout Snack
Jerrika loves tuna salad an hour before her walks. "So the tuna is about 19 grams of protein per container," she says. "So I used two of these, and I also made sure I added some eggs, which gave me a protein source as well. Next, I'm adding just a little bit of mayo. I'm not going crazy with busting my calories open, even though I'm about to go for a walk. Next, I add just a little bit of lemon juice, and you can add whatever you want to your tuna."
Sun Protection
Jerrika loves to walk outside but always protects herself from the sun. "I make sure I put on sunscreen," she says. "I put it on my neck, I put it on my face. These are just some of my key things before I go out in the hot sun. Now I do like working out in the sun. I'm an Alabama girl, so I love going outside."
Beast Mode
Jerrika is thrilled with her progress in the gym. "I am super strong in beast mode," she says. "If you all see it, if you've been watching my content for the last few months, you've seen me transform. I'm really, really strong. I can go longer. I can lift heavier, but I didn't start off like this. I literally been putting in the work, and it actually shows."
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Slow and Steady
Jerrika isn't pushing her body to lose weight too fast. "I've gotten very, very strong, and I'm leaning all the way down. I started at 240 pounds. I am almost under 200 pounds. I've lost about 32-33 pounds so far, and I have not been in a rush. I've been letting my body do what it's going to do. I've been resting when needed, and I see an ultimate change in my body from a few months ago." And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss 20 Incredible Ozempic Success Stories of All Time.
