Today’s weight loss success story: Nina lost 48 pounds and is my newest weight loss HERO. She battled colon cancer and serious health issues to emerge with greater health and pounds lost. She is a survivor! If you have a ton of excuses as to why you can’t lose weight, you need to read this story for inspiration.
Read her amazing story:
“30+ years with Progressive Systemic Sclerosis- the drs say Im supposed to be crippled by now. Survived colon cancer and an abusive husband . . .you CAN get fit if you want to. Oh and I run even with chronic asthma! C’mon ladies, with prayer and hard work its possible.
I was already a decent eater WHEN I ate. I had a colectomy so eating has been a challenge, but I was malnourished from not eating regularly and eating late at night when I did eat. So the 1st change was to eat several times a day. Then I cut out white sugar. Except when I eat out, I only use Agave nectar especially in tea or even fruit (not juice) in recipes and NO soda – that took care of 12 lbs almost immediately. When I’m extra busy, I substitute a smoothie for a meal so its portable. The rest is exercise. I work out 7 days a week. I walk/run 4-5 days totally 25-35 miles a week. I do strength training and core exercises at home and throw in Zumba and yoga for fun whenever my schedule permits. I’m now doing a 5K (always for charity) about once a month and my goals are: 20lbs more, added strength training and to complete a 10K. Im only 5’1″ and had been 212 lbs. Im about 164 now and would like to be at or near 145. Because the PSS can cause wasting I need to be muscle heavy to keep up my joint and muscle strength and I need to keep the fat away from my upper belly because of my chronic asthma, lung sclerosis and pulmonary hypertension . . .oh yeah, I have less than 60% lung capacity on the right side – walking a flight of steps can be brutal some days so running has been the most surprising achievement ever !
I want to Thank You for this page/group where everyone is SO positive and encouraging. I would have NEVER posted a picture of my whole body before now and before reading all the testimonies.”
Erica says
Totally and utterly inspiring. And there I was thinking of not doing my workout because my joints ache.
Thank You.
stacy buckson says
Im so amazed and proud of u keep up the goodwrk n i will keep u n my prayers. I nd to start sonething im 5’10 and 252 my heaviest its partly bcuz im a sugar addict and being on steroids after 2 back surgeries tht didnt wrk. So im in daily pain wit my kees n back i wnt to lise 52lbs i think it might help oh and i hv Graves disease which is thyroid conditon plz pray for me. I too dont like pictures of myself.wat cn i do.
Nina says
I totally understand because something hurts virtually everyday but it hurts worse to do nothing !
I still have down days. In fact it’s getting cold here now and I absolutely detest the Winter, so I hired a personal trainer 2 days a week to help me make it through indoor workouts . . .accountability so I don’t give up when I would rather hide under the covers.
Lots of prayer ! Thank you all for taking the time to read my story. I pray you all strength, health and God’s incredible peace !
J R says
What an amazing story. May God Continue to bless you.
latonya walker says
YOU HAVE DONE A GOOD JOB! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! I TOO WOULD LOVE TO LOOSE WT.LIKE 100 LBS! I HAVE A LOT OF HEALTH ISSUES! I AM ALSO A COLON CANCER SURVIOUR! AND A LOT OF OTHER ISSUES! GOD BLESS U!
AW says
Totally Amazing and very inspiring! Congratulations on your achievements- you should be proud of yourself!
Geovianna Simmons says
what a grate story. you look grate. i know you will keep up the good work that go without saying may god cont. to bless u you give me incouragement to start back i was doing grate until a week ago when i caught this bad cold but i will be back out ther soon, not just a cold but pneumonia all that is minor compare to what u are going threw so i know i can do it. thanks much for your story
Dominique H says
Wow I am a two colon cancer survivor and I want to say you look great!! Since my second surgery in Jan 2011 I have gained a ton of weight. I’ve been somewhat depressed. I always say that I’m going to get myself together. I’m so happy I logged on today, and ready your testimony! You are my inspiration. I kicked cancer butt twice, now it’s time to kick my bad eating habits and weight!! Thanks for sharing. GOD Bless 🙂
Jackie says
Yeah, onward to kicking bad eating habits!!!
Shirley says
Wow ! So I need to get moving. Thanks for sharing
VickyRenee says
your story shut my mouth, with all my excuses…thanks sooo much 4 sharing your story..May God grant you with the desires of your heart…
Deirdre says
Wonderful testimony of God’s grace! Keep at it! You look fantastic!
Tasha says
Wow…your testimony is awesome!!!
Nicole Mack says
I have loss 30 pounds and have 70pounds to loss in 5 more weeks going at 199 and in next praying beliveing that will be at 140 in the summer 2013
Missy says
You are amazing. Such an inspiration. Keep up the great job. God bless.
kasandra says
God bLess You are amazing
Carlisa says
Truly an inspiration to us all! I am proud to call you friend. Love ya bunches!
staffy says
I am so proud of you! You are an inspiration to me! Keep up the good work, I’m coming right behind ya!
Keisha says
You are amazing!
Jackie says
Nina,
Fantastic job!!!
Cherron says
God bless you, you are awesome and your story is beautiful, Keep up the good work.
Ellie Smith says
God bless you on your sucess even thou you have a lot of health problems. Ialso have health problems but i dont let it stop me from elercising.I just need to get my diet in check. lost 451bs. but need 30 0r 40 more off. Thanks for your inspiring story and keep up the good work.
Gloria T says
Just wonderful! and really an inspiration!
keya says
You are SO inspiring!!! You ROCK! Blessings to you!!