Today’s weight loss before and after story: Blanche lost 48 pounds with My Fitness Pal, Zumba, Body Pump classes and running. Â Here is what she shared with us:
I gained the a weight from being pregnant and it never came off! I was very sad about not being able to wear my former clothes. One day, I said only I can change it. I used My Fitness Pal and ran three times a week. I also took Zumba classes at Fitness Connection! Â I’ve lost about 48 pounds and I don’t want to gain it back.
My motivation to lose weight came from the clothes in my closet that I could not wear anymore. It was very painful to see my size 10 jeans in the closet and wear a size 14. My emotions were all over the place!  Then, a friend told me about Black Girls RUN! I joined the group but was always to nervous to run with them. I worked at it a little on my own. I started running two miles on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Then, I’d run like four miles on Saturday. I would participate in Body Pump led by Chelle Thompson at Fitness Connection. My family and friends were very supportive! Now, I do group runs, 5Ks,and even completed my first half marathon! Diet wise, I started out using the My Fitness Pal app which was helpful. Now, I just follow portion control, stop when I feel full, and drink water. It has been an amazing journey. I’m now smaller than my pre pregnancy weight!
Quintin Williams says
I love and am proud proud 2 see women w/ Faith and & being confident in themselves to withstand and continue to win the battle their fighting.God Bless you all!
Tamara says
Congrats Blanche!! I see myself in you. I’m a new mom of a 3 almost 4 month baby girl and I can’t fit any of my pre pregnancy clothes. If I didn’t wear scrubbs to work I don’t know what I would do. People thats don’t know i had my baby think I’m pregnant. I also want to stay thinning and with reading your sorry it has really motivated me… THANK YOU SO MUCH AND KEEP IT UP.
Judy brown says
Steroid weight gain what can I due, my weight goes up an down because of the med I have to take what can I due always hungry I ate a whole bag of baby carrots an I am talking about the big bag from Sam club dipping it in hummus.
Sam says
You look great! So slim! I finally got my knee issue under control so I’ll probably start running more too. Congrats on your success! 😀