The featured weight loss story of the day comes from Doretta who has lost 190 pounds. She had diabetes and high blood pressure as her motivation. She joined a medically supervised program which showed her how to get healthier, lose pounds and change her habits. Here is what she had to say:
Hi, my name is Doretta and I have been overweight all my life. I began my journey September 28 2012 and have lost 190 pounds in 11 months by doing a program called Optifast which was provided through Kaiser Permanente. With this program, I was able to have weekly visit, weigh-in, blood pressure checks and health & nutrition classes. I am now shopping in the Missses department, coming from a size 30/32 down to a size 12/14. I’m still working on losing 40 more pounds.
My motivation for loosing the weight was my health. I had diabetes and high blood pressure. The changes to my eating habits consist of reading labels and eating healthy. When I’m wanting something special, I’ve learned to eat it in moderation. I drink 64oz of water per day and I stay away from soda. My workout consists of 1 hour on the Elliptical machine and 35 min to 1 hour on the treadmill. I also do weight training and water Zumba. I have almost reached my goal of a 200 pounds lost overall. I currently make sure that my daily diet is balanced with protien, veggies, fruits, milk, and grains.
jessica says
Im so happy for her cause as us big wemon it hard losein weight cause im a pluse side and i want to lose it i way 330
neshell sanford says
my weight be going up and down I have high blood pressure, congestion heart failure I weight 267lb I don’t have energy to do nothing sometimes am 45yrs old with 8 kids 3 on there on and 4 at hm and am single with no job my income a month is $400 a month
Sherida says
WOW! You look amazing! I would really like to know what all did you do in the beginning when you were at your heaviest. I’m trying to do the exact same thing!
Donna Smallwood says
I will love to lose 160 pound
Melissa Evans says
IM at 372 pounds and I need to lose weight bad I have high blood pressure.Sleep disorder back and knees hurt all the time please help me before I die.
Vickie Clark says
Need to lose weight bad.
GEORGETTA says
I WEIGH 397 LBS.I AM A DIBETIC,HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE I HAVE A BULGING DISK IN MY LOWER BACK I AM UNABLE TO DO ANY EXERISE I AM TO LOOSEWEIGHT IN ORDER TO HAVE MY BACK SURGERY THAT IS HARD TO DO I HAVE BEEN APPROVED TO HAVE THE GASTRIC BYPASS I HAVE TO HAVE $250.UP FRONT BUT THAT IS HARD FOR ME WHEN I AM ON A FIXED INCOME I LIVE IN LANCASTER,KENTUCKY 40444 DO U HAVE A PLACE CLOSE TO MY HOME TOWN THANK U & “GOD”BLESS 🙂 🙂 :)!!!!
Megan O. says
Doretta I’m so proud of your weight loss!! CONGRATS!! I lost over 200 pounds the past 3 years! I too used to wear a size 30/32 and I’m now wearing a size 12/14!! I love and live exercise and I’m now trying to add running and yoga to my other activities!
Renee Duchess M. says
To God be the glory….. I am rejoicing with you. I , know the feeling completely. I use to wear a 30-32 and sometimes larger. Currently,I am down 145lbs thank to the tool of the bariatric sleeve surgery and I feel wonderful.
Courtnee Fields says
Woooooooohoooooo!!!!!! You GO girl! You have no idea how many people you are inspiring!
Ashanta L says
Hey Doretta. Your success is amazing & I am so glad to see that you are inspiring other women. I don’t have as much weight to lose, but as I have watch your journey it has convinced me that no matter how much weight you need to lose you have to be dedicated. I appreciate your example. Keep striving friend.
Gary says
How can one loose 190 pounds in 11 months?? Is that even possible??