Bombshell Transformation!! She lost 80lbs!

This week's Bombshell is Ronni who has lost 80lbs!

Her transformation is amazing and she did it all by herself with hardwork and dedication. She's a single mother with a full time job who still makes time for her health by doing boot camps, crossfit, and weight lifting!

Here's a little Q&A with Ronni...

Height: 5'6

Highest Weight:  I was 245 at the heaviest I weighed myself but was at least another 10 pounds heavier. 

Current Weight: I currently weigh in at 165.  My lowest was 155, but have evened out to 160-165 depending on the day.

What factors contributed to the weight gain? I always had an issue with food. I wasn’t overweight in high school, but soon after graduation weight slowly came on, but during my pregnancy with Isaiah, my second child, it really amplified.  I started out at a healthy weight and gained at least 80 lbs while pregnant.  In the past, I have done weight watchers, but gained the weight back. Brought all kinds of exercise DVD’s that just sat collecting dust. Tried all sorts of crash diets that initially showed results, but when stopped gained everything back and then some.

What motivated you to lose the weight? What prompted the lifestyle change was the picture above.  Like most people, I was in denial about how I actually looked.  That photo of me sitting on the curb was at a 4^th of July parade and my mom took it.  I hadn’t seen the picture before and my mom finally developed the pictures around Easter.  I saw that picture of myself and decided it had to change.  I got a membership to the Y and the rest is history.  I have kept the weight off for 3 years.

How long did it take you to lose the weight?  It took me a good year to lose all the weight.  Always a work in progress, though. The first 40 came off rather quickly, like 3 months, the other 40 took major dedication.


What are your eating habits like now and then? Are you vegan or paleo (she's a crossfitter so I had to ask!) or anything?  I haven't tried any of the diets, although I have been checking into Paleo.  I just ate lots of lean meats and whole wheats.  Everything I could use whole wheat for I did.  Like pasta and bread.  I have a protein shake in the morning.  If I eat subway for lunch, I double my meat and stick to a 6 inch.  I enjoy a spoonful of peanut butter as a snack. 

Were any weight loss aids (i.e surgeries, pills, herballife, etc) used to assist in your journey to a better you?  No weight loss aids.  Did my research and tried hard. 

Do you have a quote, mantra, or something that you live by?  Well, when I first started doing bootcamp or later in crossfit, I would walk in and tell myself , "I can do anything for an hour".  I would repeat as needed during the workout and feel so great when I would leave.  I also am of the opinion “tough is a choice”.  

Any social medias so that others can reach out to you? Instagram username is rmarich.  My email is truewarrior32@gmail.com.  My passion is helping others achieve their goals.  If anyone would like help or encouragement feel free to email me  I am by no means a professional, but I have a heart for people and I know what worked for me.

Special Thanks to Ronni's twin sister Rikki for reaching out to me about this amazing women! I know she has and will continue to inspire others with her story. Thank you for allowing me to feature you as this week's Bombshell! 

I want to feature "bombshells" every week either on Tuesday or Thursday or both! If you want to be featured or know someone who should be - email me at thecoilybombshell@gmail.com with before and after picture and some information to include in the post! Or link me to a blog!

xoxo, the coily bombshell