Today’s’ featured weight loss story: Kelli lost 109 pounds with the tried and true method of eating right and exercising. She is preparing for her first marathon in October. She shared her story with us. Check it out:
I started my weight loss journey two years ago. I took on the challenge because I wanted to lose 30 pounds by my 30th birthday. Although I didn’t reach my goal, I kept going. I have a family history of high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease and heart disease. I wanted to become a inspiration to myself. I knew there wasn’t a magic weight loss pill or weight loss surgery I could take. Therefore, I wanted to be accountable and do it the old fashioned way with exercising and eating right. On this journey, I’ve done exercise bootcamps, 5k runs,water aerobics and hip hop aerobics. I also go to the gym. Currently, I do hip hop aerobics 3 times a week for an hour, 45 min. My gym sessions are twice a week. I gave up fast food, red meat, pork, and sodas. I’ve gained more self confidence and respect in myself after my weight loss. I’m now preparing first my first marathon in October 2013. I’m not perfect, there are days when I eat foods I know I shouldn’t but I still hold my self accountable. My mother passed away April 2013 from congestive heart failure, I’m so blessed she got a chance to see my transformation. My starting weight was 305 pounds. My weight now is 196 pounds.
Katrina Morgan says
Thank you so much. “I’m not perfect”,this statement says so much about your character. Blessings and peace always within you, Sister.
Kelli spann says
Thank you sista!!!
Renee says
What do you eat for lunch? My struggle is lunch I eat fast food.
Kelli spann says
I make my lunch ,usually a salad with tuna or salad with fruit or something baked
Kita says
What an inspiration, congratulations, you have made my morning, I’m so sorry to hear about your mother, keep up the marvelous work..
Kelli spann says
Thank u!!!
Davina Bettis says
Congrats, is the marathon u running in Oct. the Detroit Free Press?
Kelli spann says
In montgomery al, Hyundai is the sponsor
Quincy P. Minor says
So proud of my little cuz! Great article.
Kelli spann says
Thanks cuz!!!
Raquel Williams says
How did u lose the arm fat that seems to be one of my mane problem areas
Kelli spann says
I lift weights and I like doing the kettleball for keeping my arms toned
DEKOSLYN PARKER says
CONGRATS KELLI ON YOUR WEIGHTLOSS CHALLENGE. I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU GIRL. GOD IS GOOD.
Tiffany says
Congrats Kelly…You are an inspiration…You lookin good girl!!!
Letisha says
Gm Kelli, I want to say congrats to you!! Wonderful. I’m a junk food eater that’s my main problem ill do good then ill mess up. I think it got worse when I lost my dad march 2012 and I still cant get over him been gone so I know what your going thur with the lost of your mother….. I know she was proud of your hard work.keep up the wonderful job
Alexis says
Congrats, Kelly! I feel like my transformation will be so similar to yours! I started out at 305lbs as well and promised myself that I would lose 110lbs. So far, I’ve lost 35lbs, and your story gives me even more motivation to keep pushing. Thanks for sharing!!!
Ann says
Congratulations you look great! I am starting my weight lose journey. I have 100 pounds to go. You are motivation to me.please keep me in your prayers!
You go girl!!!!!
michelle g wilson says
Good job. Keep up the good work. Pray please pray for me Im trying to get it together.