Waco girl’s transformation got here the quaint manner: train, diet and self-discipline

WACO, Texas (KWTX) – A local woman who lost 140 pounds through good old-fashioned hard work and sensible diet hopes her story will inspire others to make positive changes in the New Year.

Dr. Ali Covert, 31, of Waco, has dropped from £ 340 to £ 200 and has lost 10 sizes of pants since her journey to good health began in November 2019.

Covert said she did something with the support of family and friends that once seemed impossible, but she’s also proud of the work she did to achieve it.

“I’m really proud of myself for the dedication, persistence and hard work I’ve shown over the years,” said Covert.

Weight has always been a struggle for the Waco chiropractor, who grew up on a Nebraska farm before moving to central Texas to study at Baylor University.

She said she hit rock bottom when she was 29 and decided to make a change for the better.

“I felt like I was really dissatisfied with myself,” said Covert. “I slept a lot and struggled with depression, and it affected my relationships and my job efficiency.”

Dr. Ali Covert(Courtesy of photos)

Covert started doing yoga because she thought it would be easy on her joints.

The idea to take training to the next level came from her patient and friend Kim Harris, who works out at a local CrossFit gym.

CrossFit is a high-intensity fitness program that incorporates elements from different sports and exercise types, and Covert admits that it was very intimidating at first.

“Starting out with a friend helped me overcome some uncertainties. Sometimes it’s scary starting CrossFit or lifting weights when you’re inexperienced and you’re the tallest to begin with, ”Covert said.

Undercover, she also mixes in more weightlifting, and has been shown to be very skilled at it.

At her first powerlifting meeting called the Winter War of Waco in November, she took first place, where she was also named the best powerlifter among her colleagues.

In addition, she finished fourth in the world rankings in a Rogue Deadlift Challenge in September.

“That was a 225 pound deadlift repeated for two minutes in a timely manner. I think I have 44, ”she said.

Six months ago, Covert added a nutrition coach.

“I eat really healthy, I am not afraid of carbohydrates and I eat a lot of fruit,” she says. “Since I’ve been working with her, it has started reshaping my body and I’ve lost another 40 kilos. The food was really effective. “

Dr. Ali Covert, 31, of Waco, has dropped from £ 340 to £ 200 and has lost 10 sizes of pants since her journey to good health began in November 2019.(Courtesy photo)

Covert says her life has changed in more meaningful ways than just the number on the scale.

She says she has spent her entire life finding clothes that cover her body and now she enjoys shopping for clothes that really express her personality.

“I no longer have symptoms of depression,” she added. “I wake up and am happy to start my day. I love going to the gym. I love to spend time with my friends and family. “

Covert marries the love of her life, Chris, in Aquilla in February, and says her healthy body and mindset have had a positive impact on their relationship.

“Chris likes to climb and ride a bike. So if we were going on vacation now and hiking or snowboarding on our honeymoon – that wouldn’t have been an option if I wasn’t healthy, ”she said.

Ali hopes her story will inspire others to start small and dream big in 2022.

“I mean, I’m getting married in February and I’m really excited about it,” said Covert. “I’m not afraid of it. I’m looking forward to just moving on and starting the next chapter. “

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