Mother-of-two politician reveals the moment that inspired her to completely change her lifestyle and shed HALF her body weight
- Mother-of-two and Labor MP Michelle Rowland lost almost half her body weight
- She was fed up with feeling unwell and keeping up with her two young girls
- Ms Rowland lost one or two kilos, but quickly realised she could lose far more
An Australian politician has revealed the life-changing moment that inspired her to shed almost half her body weight.
Mother-of-two and Labor’s communication spokeswoman Michelle Rowland, from Blacktown in Sydney’s west, tipped the scales at more than 100kg in her mid-40s.
Fed-up with feeling tired and unwell while trying to maintain a blossoming political career and keep up with two young girls, Ms Rowland resolved to lose a few kilos.
With the help of a dietitian and her GP, Ms Rowland lost one or two kilos, but quickly realised she could lose far more and resolved to become fit by the time she turned 50
Fed up with feeling tired and unwell, Ms Rowland (pictured with her daughter and husband before her weight loss journey) resolved to lose a few kilos.
‘I decided I needed to change,’ she wrote on Instagram on Sunday.
‘I couldn’t keep up with my two beautiful daughters, be the wife I wanted to be, and deal with the physical and mental challenges of a busy work life.’
With the help of a dietitian and her GP, Ms Rowland lost one or two kilos, but quickly realised she could shed far more and resolved to become fit by the time she turned 50.
The now 48-year-old is on track to achieving her goals, revealing that she loves the gym.
The now 48-year-old is on track to achieving her goals, revealing that she gets out of bed before sunrise to do housework and prepare healthy meals so she can exercise in the evenings
Ms Rowland now weighs around 60kg and says she has more mental clarity than ever (pictured with her husband)
She gets out of bed before sunrise to do housework and prepare healthy meals so she can exercise in the evenings, The Daily Telegraph reported.
‘I did this for me,’ she wrote on social media.
‘I’m a better version of myself that’s happier and has more energy, but still enjoys the occasional almond croissant and glass of red.’
Ms Rowland now weighs around 60kg and says she has more mental clarity than ever.
‘It takes time, willpower and consistency. But if I can do it, anyone can.’
Ms Rowland (pictured before her weight loss) now weighs around 60kg and says she has more mental clarity than ever.