{"id":141613,"date":"2023-09-12T14:45:06","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T14:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theprojectsworld.com\/?p=141613"},"modified":"2023-09-12T14:45:06","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T14:45:06","slug":"doctors-said-i-needed-surgery-to-lose-weight-i-lost-150lbs-naturally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theprojectsworld.com\/lifestyle\/doctors-said-i-needed-surgery-to-lose-weight-i-lost-150lbs-naturally\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctors said I needed surgery to lose weight &#8211; I lost 150lbs naturally"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>My doctor told me I&#8217;d need a gastric bypass to lose weight &#8211; I lost 150lbs WITHOUT it and now I compete in bodybuilding competitions<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Emma Hooker, 25, lost almost half her body weight over 14 months\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Her doctor told her she needed to lose weight &#8211; and she&#8217;d need surgery to do so<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>She is now an online fitness coach and competes in bodybuilding competitions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A woman has stunned social media users with her incredible transformation, dropping 150lb naturally, after she was told by doctors she&#8217;d need gastric band surgery to lose the weight.<\/p>\n<p>Emma Hooker, who is now an online fitness coach and content creator, weighed 330lb when she was told she had to shed the pounds\u00a0&#8211; saying she &#8216;almost lost her life&#8217; because of it.<\/p>\n<p>With the goal of losing almost half of her body weight, Emma set off on a journey to lose 150lb &#8211; determined to do so without getting surgery.<\/p>\n<p>After years of sitting on the sidelines of her own life due to her size, the 25-year-old now weighs 180lbs after 14 months of hard work.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/12\/13\/75135131-12488769-Emma_Hooker_has_spent_half_her_life_trying_to_lose_weight_and_is-a-14_1694521418998.jpg\" height=\"701\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Emma Hooker has spent half her life trying to lose weight &#8211; and is now an online fitness coach after shedding 150lbs<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/12\/13\/75135121-12488769-She_was_told_she_d_need_to_have_surgery_to_lose_weight_but_was_d-a-16_1694521419026.jpg\" height=\"740\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>She was told she&#8217;d need to have surgery to lose weight &#8211; but was determined to lose it naturally<\/p>\n<p>The determined woman said she dropped the pounds by adopting healthy eating and exercise habits &#8211; adding everyone was capable of doing the same.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Emma shares her tips and tricks for long-term weight loss on her\u00a0social media pages,\u00a0where she&#8217;s amassed almost 1 million followers on the platforms, promoting sustainable weight-loss methods, which don&#8217;t encourage restricting foods.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Emma&#8217;s weight-loss tips to becoming &#8216;unrecognizable&#8217; in six months<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Drinking half a gallon of water a day<\/li>\n<li>Walking a minimum of 8,000 steps<\/li>\n<li>Include more nutrient dense\/whole foods in your diet<\/li>\n<li>Read self-development books<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your home is clean before you leave it\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Plan your workouts\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8216;The journey ahead might seem overwhelming, but remember, you don&#8217;t have to do it alone,&#8217; she said in a clip. &#8216;Remember, this journey isn&#8217;t just about losing weight &#8211; it&#8217;s about discovering your true self, embracing self-love, and nourishing your mind, body, and soul.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Every step you take towards a healthier lifestyle is a step towards a more vibrant, empowered you,&#8217; she encouraged. &#8216;Celebrate your progress, celebrate your effort, and celebrate the beautiful person you are becoming.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Emma, who was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease at the age of 12, first started gaining weight after taking medications for her condition, which left her in critical care for &#8216;weeks&#8217; as a preteen.<\/p>\n<p>After gaining more than 150lbs, she spent her life struggling to lose the weight &#8211; until a few years ago, calling her transformation a &#8216;second chance&#8217; at life.<\/p>\n<p>The fitness enthusiast even competes in bodybuilding competitions now &#8211; something she never would have dreamed of doing before, gushing it&#8217;s a &#8216;whole new world&#8217; in an Instagram post.<\/p>\n<p>Although Emma didn&#8217;t disparage anyone who lost weight surgically, she encouraged anyone looking to lose weight naturally to have clear, specific and meaningful goals before starting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/12\/13\/75135127-12488769-She_had_tried_multiple_times_over_the_years_since_rapidly_gainin-a-18_1694521420548.jpg\" height=\"967\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>She had tried multiple times over the years to lose the pounds since rapidly gaining weight after suffering from an autoimmune condition at the age of 12<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/12\/13\/75135125-12488769-She_shares_tips_to_losing_weight_on_social_media_citing_eating_i-a-17_1694521419614.jpg\" height=\"1057\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>She shares tips to losing weight on social media, citing eating in a calorie deficit and exercise as two main factors\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/12\/13\/75135123-12488769-She_competed_in_her_first_bodybuilding_competition_a_few_weeks_a-a-13_1694521418996.jpg\" height=\"1627\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>She competed in her first bodybuilding competition a few weeks ago and said she was living her &#8216;dream&#8217; life<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/12\/13\/75135117-12488769-Emma_says_her_life_has_changed_completely_since_losing_weight_an-a-15_1694521419010.jpg\" height=\"577\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Emma says her life has changed completely since losing weight and she&#8217;s able to do things she never would have dreamed of doing before<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/06\/20\/75135133-12488769-Commenters_praised_her_natural_weight_loss_methods_many_saying_s-a-6_1694029175258.jpg\" height=\"455\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Commenters praised her natural weight loss methods, with many saying she&#8217;s inspired them to start their own weight-loss journeys<\/p>\n<p>*I am not hating on gastric bypass by any means. It is a great tool. I am showing that it is possible to be done without surgery\u2665\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;When you have a clear vision of what you want to achieve, it becomes easier to stay focused,&#8217; she explained.<\/p>\n<p>Emma, who reached her goal about two years ago and was now in &#8216;maintenance,&#8217; also stressed the importance of being prepared to make mental changes, as well as physical.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;By maintaining a positive outlook, you can view these moments as opportunities for growth rather than obstacles,&#8217; the weight-loss coach pointed out. &#8216;Visualize your goals, envision your success, and trust in your ability to make lasting changes!&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Emma, who admitted she had tried multiple times throughout the years to shed the pounds, recalled her horrible diet and exercise habits before she started her weight-loss journey.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I was constantly dieting and saw no way out,&#8217; she admitted in a post with 545,000\u00a0 views. &#8216;So I decided to try one more time.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Now I live each day like it&#8217;s my last and do things I never thought I&#8217;d be able to,&#8217; Emma added triumphantly.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>She also ate in a calorie deficit to achieve her weight loss, choosing to eat healthy foods and slowly implement an exercise routine.<\/p>\n<p>Although Emma is happier and healthier than she ever has been before, she admits she had a hard time with the excess skin and stretch marks post weight loss.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;They&#8217;re still here,&#8217; she said in a video, showing off the marks. &#8216;I have finally learned to love them.&#8217;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Thousands of people commented on Emma&#8217;s transformation videos, with many praising the fitness fanatic on embracing the natural method.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Yesss exactly the type of transformation I want to see! I see so many gastric band surgery transformations I was starting to loose hope for myself,&#8217; one user wrote.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Such an inspiration,&#8217; another agreed.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I&#8217;m crying this is my motivation now,&#8217; someone else declared.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/femail\/article-12488769\/My-doctor-gastric-bypass-lose-weight-lost-150lbs-naturally.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My doctor told me I&#8217;d need a gastric bypass to lose weight &#8211; I lost 150lbs WITHOUT it and now&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":141612,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Doctors said I needed surgery to lose weight - I lost 150lbs naturally - The Projects World<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/theprojectsworld.com\/lifestyle\/doctors-said-i-needed-surgery-to-lose-weight-i-lost-150lbs-naturally\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Doctors said I needed surgery to lose weight - I lost 150lbs naturally - The Projects World\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"My doctor told me I&#8217;d need a gastric bypass to lose weight &#8211; 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