Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: Proud mom Nakeshia lost 118 pounds. After losing and gaining and losing weight through pregnancies, divorce and emotional eating, she was able to find a way of eating and exercising for lasting weight loss.
“Hi, my name is Nakeshia. All my life I have been a bigger girl. I was always very confident though. My self image was never an issue until I had kids. I am a mother of two. After my first child, I lost 100 lbs. I was so ecstatic! The problem was that I lost the weight the wrong way and I gradually gained the weight back. Then, I got pregnant with me second child. After I had my daughter, I was the biggest I had ever been. My self image was destroyed. When my daughter turned one, I went on a weight loss journey. I ended up losing 50 pounds. Yay, right! Nope, because then I ended up going through a very harsh divorce. I had never been an emotional eater, but I became one. I ended up gaining 35 of the 50 pounds back.
After the divorce, I had severe self esteem issues. I started talking to God and through that journey, I realized it was time for me to lose the weight. I had to be better for my children. I wanted to be able to buy my mother of the bride dress from the same store my daughter bought her wedding dress from when she gets married. I started using myfitnesspal.com and exercising. Myfitness pal is awesome!!! I changed my eating habits completely!! I gave myself the 80/20 rule for my diet. I had a goal to eat healthy 80% of the time. That way I didn’t feel deprived. I normally ate healthy more than 80%, but having that option does wonders. I worked out five days a week. I started just walking at a trail. As my endurance gained, so did my workouts. I did an exercise program called Supreme 90 day, and it did the most changes to my body. I do a lot of interval training. It really helped to reshape my body. Strength training is also very important. I lost 118 pounds in a year and 4 months. My advice to others is to make small changes. Those small changes will end up being big results in the end.”
Tee says
U LOOK GOOD GIRL..CONGRATULATIONS.
Can u give additional info regarding your choice of foods during this journey ?
I need to lose 45-50 lbs.
Nakeshia says
Tee,
First off, let me say thank you! To be honest with you I am a serious #Foodie. I had to find a way to do it where the food was still tasty. I cooked most of my meals and just made substitutions. I still eat spaghetti, but I make it with ground turkey and whole grain pasta. I try to watch my carbs, but in all honesty you need them for energy. It’s good to have a balance. I eat chicken, seafood, and turkey. The more fruits and veggies the better. I try to stay away from processed foods, but who am I kidding..I am human. Just remember to try your best to eat healthy 80% of the time. I made small changes first, and then I made bigger ones! The first change I made was the most important one!! Drink more water! I drink tons of water!!!
Vanessa says
Great job! You look fabulous. Love the 80/20 rule – I’m working on something like that and you summed up what I’m trying to do with that rule. Thanks and great advice.
Lisa says
Nakisha,
You look “FAB”…..congrats on your success. Thanks for sharing your story. Keep up the good work, much success on your journey!
Stay happy, healthy and whole.
heather paige says
Great Job!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your story is very inspiring.
Nakeshia says
Thanks Heather!
lae says
Great job!
Nakeshia says
Thanks Iae!
nerkerle says
U Look Great. I Will Adopt That 80/20 Rule Thanks For Sharing
Nakeshia says
Thanks Nerkerle! Keep pressing towards your goal!
Nakeshia says
Vanessa,
It worked for me! That’s cool! Thanks!
Lisa,
Thank you! I really appreciate it!
Brande says
My beautiful cousin! You are such an inspiration. We are born of the same food loving stock, and I know that I’ve been ready to change the trajectory of our family habits. Thank you so much for being an awesome example to me (who still has a ways to go to my goal), but our family too. Love you more than I tell you…
Nakeshia says
Aww! Thanks my beautiful cousin! If you need anything, please do not hesitate to contact me. Take one step @ a time!
Nana Yaa says
Hi I would love to get more info on your diet and calorie intake.
Nakeshia says
Add me on Facebook. My name is Keshia Nichole. Inbox me on Facebook! I will help you as much as I can!
kandye21083 says
you look great. I don’t even know where to start. I want to loose about 80-85 pounds. I need help. I don’t have time between work, school, kids, husband. ugh!!! I need simple things to do to get me motivated then I guess ill make time. any advice on how to start
Nakeshia says
Add me and inbox me on Facebook and I will definitely help you as much as I can. I want to help as many people as I can.
Facebook Name: Keshia Nichole
Ke'Shana says
Thanks for sharing your story. I am trying to get on track after finishing school and dealing with a tough break-up. I have a serious sweet tooth, but I am trying to contain it. Trying to lose a significant amount of weight seems impossible at times, but reading your story is helping me put things in perspective and give this a try. THANKS FOR SHARING.
LadyT says
I LOVE your story of weight loss! You are so inspirational!! I am trying really hard not to have weight loss surgery. I have lost 25lbs. and I love the 80/20 plan and exercise plan you talked about!! I would love to talk more about how you lost weight.I tried to look you up on Facebook,but they had several people with the same name…thanks again for sharing your story!!
Rosalind says
You Rock! Weight loss is a journey and commitment! You are an inspiration to myself and others , try Hank you DG or your testimony