Much love to Sholonda who has gone from a size 28/30 to 21/20 since Aug! Like many of us, she has tried a number of different things including weight loss surgery and B-12 injections to lose weight and now she’s found a regime that works for her.
She says,
Hello Everyone, My name is Sholonda P. and I am 39 years old and I live in Chicago, IL. I was recommended by a friend to come to this page and tell my story. I have always been heavy since a child. I have been up and down on yo-yo diets all the time as well as even going as far as getting a lap band and then having it removed. Just recently I had made up my mind that I wanted to lose weight and do it the right way, naturally. On July 26, 2012 I started my new goal of losing weight and as of today I have lost a total of 47lbs. I started drinking more water than I usually did. I started getting B-12 injections weekly or bi-weekly to help with my energy and boost my metabolism and help break down the fat cells. Even if I don’t get the injections I buy the B-12 pills at the store. I also do water aerobics 4-5 times a week. Because the water aerobics work all parts of your body and muscles that you have not used in a longtime and makes you feel good also, especially if you are not a person that likes to walk or exercise, the water aerobics really work. I just really made a decision to change so I changed my diet, I stopped eating bread, potatoes & junk food, pop, fried foods and some beef meat and no pork. I now eat baked foods without the skin. It was hard at first, but I am doing it and everyday it gets a little easier, as long as you have determination and want to do it. I eat what I want, but I have cut my portions down and eat more salads and fruits. I also watch my calorie intake. It is true you should eat breakfast because it helps you out a lot and helps you to not over eat later, so if I don’t cook breakfast I will drink a protein drink and eat some fruit and that holds you over until lunch. I really like eating salads with a grilled chicken breast and the fat free dressing, so far this is what I have been doing. Just take your time and DON’T GET FRUSTRATED & DON’T GIVE UP, if you mess up one day, just go back after it until you get it right. Make it one of your short term goals and give it a certain time when you want to complete it by and that works too. I have went from a 28-30 to a 21-22 and I feel great and most importantly, I LOVE ME, NO MATTER HOW I AM. I still have some ways to go to where i want to be by June 2013 for my 10th year Renewing of my Wedding Vows.
SHELLEY says
AWESOME!
Jacquin says
WOW…your story is definitely inspiring. I don’t know you, but I’m very proud of you for making a decision and following through on what you’ve decided. Keep up the good work. Thank you for sharing your story. I wish you all the best good health and life has to offer you. God bless you honey!
Sholonda Parker says
Thank you Jacquin,
I want to Thank you very much for the nice comment and I am glad that It touched you. Be blessed!
Pam says
You look amazing but if you lost 47 pounds in two months with the regimine you stated above….I am in!!!. How do I start??…especially with the upcoming holidays
Sholonda Parker says
Hello Pam,
You know what the best thing to do is just start and not set a date. I just really made it up in my mind that I wanted to change after looking at one of my pictures. At first it was hard to let go of the bread because that is my favorite as well as french fries, but i slowly but surely did it. I started on a Wednesday and got my first B-12 injections and went back on that Saturday to get the second one to help boost the injection a little faster and I had lost 3lbs in three days. I get the shot weekly and weigh myself weekly also. I also started drinking more water like 64ozs or more a day. It makes me feel full so when I do eat I don’t eat as much. I put myself on a 1200 to 1500 calorie diet and started buying more fruits and things for a salad. Two weeks into it I started the Water Aerobics and do it 4 to 5 day a week. It really works. I do still eat great foods, I just don’t eat big portions. I get a spoon of this, a spoon of that and definitely don’t drink no pop, instead try to drink flavored water. Just remember to stay determined and focused and don’t give up if you mess up, try it again the next day.If I can help you you can email me at sholondaparker@yahoo.com Be Blessed and stay encouraged!!!
Shay says
You rock girl, all the tips u gave i will definately apply to my new way of eating as well, thank you for sharing your story, u look great!
Eda says
I love your story. I can relate to it so much. But I do have a question were
Did you get yore B-12 pills from I cant find them anywhere.?
yolanda says
So proud of you 🙂