Dropping LBs: Anthony Belfiore, Smithtown
Anthony Belfiore, 51, of Smithtown, lost almost 100 pounds following surgery for a brain tumor that had left him blind. After successful treatment, Belfiore decided that he needed to become healthy. He says that after losing the weight, he has loads of energy and a positive life attitude. (2012) Credit: Handout/Audrey C. Tiernan
"I had been gradually gaining weight over the past 10 years," says the father of two adult children. "After the surgery, I was just so happy to be alive and not blind, that I wanted to change my whole life for the better."
A junk food junkie, he often turned to ice cream for comfort.
"I also liked red meat and ate big portions of everything," says Belfiore, who lost about 80 pounds in nine months. He has maintained his healthier weight since. "I'm a fitness fanatic and into positive thinking now," says Belfiore, who also credits his daughter, Jennifer, who shared advice she learned while attending Weight Watchers. "I also adapted things I learned to create my own healthy diet."
No longer tired and achy all the time, Belfiore says he feels like his weight loss is translating to success in other parts of his life.
"I feel like I can succeed at anything now."
He has two meals a day and two healthful snacks. "My snacks are fruit, nuts, peanut butter on a rice cake or dry Cheerios," says Belfiore, who added that he completely cut out sugars and processed flours.
"I wouldn't recommend my schedule for everyone, but I really like exercising now," Belfiore says.
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