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How Theos Rizos lost 50 pounds!<\/p><\/div>\n

Theos Rizos, 21, Gainesville, Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n

Profession: <\/strong>Student<\/p>\n

How much weight have you lost?<\/strong> 50 pounds<\/p>\n

How did you lose it?<\/strong> Doing cardio five days out of the week!<\/p>\n

What prompted your weight loss?<\/strong> I didn\u2019t like how I looked, or how I felt.<\/p>\n

How long did it take?<\/strong> 5 months<\/p>\n

What was the hardest part?<\/strong> Staying away from soda, and other sweet beverages.<\/p>\n

Most fun part of your weight loss?<\/strong> Seeing how much weight I\u2019ve lost by standing on a scale.<\/p>\n

Most rewarding experience?<\/strong> Getting regular compliments about how much weight I\u2019ve lost.<\/p>\n

Who\/what inspires you when you feel like quitting?<\/strong> A friend of mine named Michael who also lost a comparable amount of weight.<\/p>\n

How has this weight loss changed your life? <\/strong>It has allowed me to take control of my health, and understand the importance of health and fitness.<\/p>\n

Have any advice for others who\u2019d like to lose weight?<\/strong> Leap into it! Dieting is also extremely important, but actually starting to engage in cardio is another critical factor. You will see exponential improvement almost immediately.<\/p>\n

Your must-have fitness equipment:<\/strong> MP3 player.<\/p>\n

Favorite training song:<\/strong> Final countdown<\/p>\n

Favorite healthy food:<\/strong> Salad<\/p>\n

Favorite not-so-healthy food:<\/strong> Sesame chicken<\/p>\n

Funniest experience during your weight loss journey:<\/strong> Seeing a body builder run in a fairy outfit. <\/a><\/p>\n

Future goals:<\/strong> To work in educational policy<\/p>\n

You look incredible, Theos! Keep walking the walk and living a healthy lifestyle. We’re rooting for you. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

If you or your friend would like to share your weight loss story, email Fitzness@aol.com. We’ll send you the appropriate questionnaire.<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n

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