Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: Marshea lost 81 pounds. In the wake of a terrible relationship, she found inner strength and changed her health for the better. Here is what she shared about how she lost the weight:
August 2013 is when I started my weight loss journey. I was in a relationship for 5 years with “Lovely”. When we started dating I was a great size (10). It wasn’t until the end of our relationship when I became massively overweight. I was so depressed and devastated I ate myself to fatness. “Lovely” told me I was fat, ugly and that no man would ever want to be with me. “Lovely” moved back to his hometown, (charlotte, NC) and I stayed in my hometown, (L as Vegas, NV). I was so heart broken and my self-esteem was totally diminished. I began to pray and ask God to heal my heart, help me regain myself esteem, and gain motivation for the challenge I knew I would face during this time.
Let me tell you, “God is amazing!!!!”. One day I woke up and had this sudden urge to go workout. Every day I worked out. When I began I struggled. I’m actually laughing at myself now because I hated working out but, busting the pavement made me stronger and gave me so much confidence. One of the things I enjoyed most was the various people on the street who were telling me to keep up the good work. I also changed my eating habits. I did that by not eating fast food, eating fresh produce, using portion control, and eating only when I was hungry to shirk my stomach.
One thing that also assisted the weight loss was not to weigh myself. I felt it was a waste of time and my hard work would show. I knew before I started working out I was 290 lbs. I weighed myself February 11, 2014 and I’ve lost 81lbs. I’m not finished I have more to lose. “I’m not where I want to be yet, but I’m truly not where I was”.
Thank you for creating this page as it has encouraged me to keep up the good work. I hope my story is an inspiration to another women struggling with the issue of obesity and low self-esteem.
Sincerely,
Marshea
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me says
Thank you! I so needed to see this today. I am going thru not a horrible break up but a horrible situation with my child father and I continue to let it hurt my heart. I am in the struggle to get my weight together and this really has inspired me. THANK YOU! Congrats to you and I can’t wait to I am able to post my story.
Stephanie says
TO GOD BE THE GLORY…YOU ARE SUCH A BEAUITFUL WOMEN EVEN BEFORE THE WEIGHT LOSS. CONGRATS
Reanae says
Thanks for sharing something so personal; which in turn has encouraged myself and tons of others to know that are worthy! First things first; Seeking Jesus !!
E. Harris says
Yes, Marshea your story has been a INSPIRATION to me Thank u for sharing !!!! Much continued Success on your journey 🙂
Delisa P. says
Marshea, Although I can’t relate as far as your relationship goes, I can most certainly relate to your weight issues. My doctor has told me I need to lose weight,and your story has given me the inspiration I needed….Thank You
Vanessa says
Yes God is amazing…sometimes we forget…but thank you for sharing just how amazing he truly is…and your success story is a testimony and very inspiring. Thank you…you look amazing
Rhonda says
I know this is God because I know I didn’t stumble on your article by accident. Today is my birthday still in bed at 3:22 PM feeling lonely and depressed. I have recently been divorced of 22 years and have been on a emotional roller coaster for the last 30 days. Going now to God again with Faith to give me strength to move forward and move on without looking back. Thanks for sharing your story and you look fabulous !
kandye21083 says
Go girl… You were beautiful when you were heavy and you are beautiful now!!! I am trying to loose some weight myself but its so hard. I need advice. kandye21083@yahoo.com
Karen Pitchford says
My “lovely” moved to Charlotte, NC too and I stayed here in Vegas too