A 29-year-old woman who had ballooned to 470lbs lost 210lbs using one exercise. Jeanine Raine, 29, could barely make the short walk to the end of her drive at her heaviest in 2022, and decided she was going to lose some weight.
Two years later she is lighter – and happier – than ever, after skipping rope every day. Jeanine says when first attempted skipping she couldn’t even complete one jump.
But her nostalgic love for the childhood exercise pushed her to keep trying and she now works out by skipping rope almost every day. She enjoys working on new tricks and feels more strong, confident and empowered than ever.
Jeanine, a special education teacher, said: “Jump roping was something I loved as a kid, so it was natural for me to gravitate toward it. I wanted to find a form of cardio that didn’t feel like a chore, and jump roping fit perfectly.
“It brings me joy and nostalgia, reminding me of my childhood. Plus, it’s incredibly effective for burning calories, toning, and building endurance.”
Jeanine decided to make a change in 2022 as she did not feel good about her health or herself. She said: “I started my weight loss journey because I wanted to take control of my health and feel better in my own body.
“At my heaviest, I weighed 470lbs, and I knew I needed to make a change. Along with focusing on exercise, I’ve completely transformed my eating habits. I now focus on whole, nutritious meals and love meal prepping to stay on track.
“Instead of high-calorie indulgences like the ice cream I used to eat, I now enjoy healthier options like sorbets. I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it naturally, without relying on surgeries or medications.
“Now, two years later, I’ve lost 210lbs, and it feels incredible to share this journey with others and inspire them to pursue their goals, too.”