Update: Fanta is now down a total of 165 pounds. Check out her updated photo below.
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Fanta lost 118 pounds with daily exercise and planning meals. She is now off diabetes medication. Here is what she shared with us:
Hello!! My name is Fanta. I use to weigh around 400 pounds. I would like to share my story. My lifestyle change started about 1 1/2 years ago. Refusing NOT to die, my Lifestyle change started 1/2011. My weight was 398 pounds. I was a type 2 Diabetic and on medication for High Blood Pressure .Refusing NOT to die, I joined an awesome group called Savannah Biggest Losers!! This group changed my life (tears)! With daily exerise (walking, jogging and working out at the gym) and a meal plan that consists of 3 small meals( baked, grilled, broiled or boiled) and 3 healthy 100 cal snacks daily. Refusing NOT to die, I’ve lost 118 pounds in 2 years. I NO longer have to take medicine for diabetes!! I love this new LIFESTLYE change. It saved my life:)
My motivation came from my one and only son (9 years old) who is also on a weight loss journey. He was diagnosed with High Blood Pressure at 7 years old. What kind of Mother would I be if I kept on living an unhealthy lifestyle. I had to make this change. He also lost 19 pounds :). He always tells me to keep pushing at times when i wanna give up. He is truely my Motivator:)
Anna says
You look great and thanks for sharing your story!! Continued success to you and your son!
Rosa Butler says
Great job Fanta, you look fantastic!
lisa says
HIi have been over weght all my entire life when im upset and stresses out when I eat it makes me feel better I have tried all types of diets but when I get depress here I am againand I want to loose it I went through the lapband procedure but I couldn’t come up with the down payment for it so another loss and I just have given up
Stacy says
Good for you. And I am so proud of you and your son. Keep the pushing. With God all things are possible. I applaud you for getting your son in control too. Unlike most mothers would not do anything about it. They just let it keep getting out of control. Congratulations.
Angela says
What a wonderful testimony! Keep up the work, you look fabulous! Thanks for the encouragement.
Gloria says
Wow! You look terrific! Your story is so inspirational! God bless you on your continued journey for you and your son!
Tenshar says
AWESOME!!!!!! Stories like yours really inspire and encourage me in my journey of living healthy.
Thanks much for sharing your story.
NICOLE says
I AM INSPIRIED BY YOUR STORY!
Jan says
Thank you for sharing your story. You personal journey is inspiration for me.