Weight Loss Story of the Day: Brandy lost 94 pounds. She is a survivor of sexual abuse and a woman of faith who wants to use her story to inspire others. Here is what she shared with us about how she changed her lifestyle and found success.
Hello, my name is Brandy. I am 30 years old and I started my weight loss journey about 5 or 6 months ago. My starting weight was 353.8 pounds and my current weight is 259.8 pounds. I now have less than 100 lbs to lose until I reach my goal weight of 170 lbs.
In September 2014, I had to have an emergency surgery. I flatlined and died in the recovery room. When they brought me back to life I knew I could never live the same. Inside I knew that my weight was the reason for the complications. I changed how I eat, think, and live. I haven’t had a soda since May 2014. I drink nothing but water, except on sunday only when I have a low calorie low sugar juice with dinner. I didn’t eat pork, beef, rice, bread, or pasta on my journey. I also haven’t had anything fried since August. I am into making my own shakes (mostly veggies and protein powder).
I have a treadmill so I do an hour in the morning and 30 minutes before bed. I also wear a sauna suit when I clean my house everyday with the heat turned up so that I sweat like crazy. I try to sneak in a workout while doing day to day things. I park far away when I go to the store or mall so I have to walk longer. I strength train 3 days a week.
I have been given a second chance and I’ll never look back. I love life like never before. It’s my goal to help all, especially my black women, to get healthy. I have a weight loss group I just started and my Instagram page @Know_mo_secrets. I also have a YouTube channel.
LAVANIA REYNOLDS says
HALLALUJAH. TO GOD BE THE GLORY FOR THE SUCCESS IN YOUR JOURNEY TO GOOD HEALTH AND WEIGHT LOSS. MUCH LOVE YOUR MOTHER.I’M FOLLOWING IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL WOMEN OF GOD.AMEN
Vanessa says
What an awesome testimony. Thank you for sharing it. I’m so happy God spared your life and you turned things around. I look forward to continuing to follow your journey. I just sent a request to follow you on Instagram. Blessings
hannah says
You are a AWESOME WOMAN! I AM SO SORRY
FOR ALL THE UGLY THINGS YOU HAD TO GO
THOUGH IN YOUR SWEET CHILD HOOD
BUT I CAN SEE THAT YOU ARE A VERY
STRONG BLACK WOMAN!TO BE ABLE TO
TELL YOUR STORY TO THE WORLD AND
LOSE THE WEIGHT YOU ARE TRULY BLESSED !
GOD HAS MUCH GOOD WORK FOR YOU TO
DO!I HAVE A STORY TO TELL BUT I AM
NO ALL THE WAY READY YET.
JUST KEEP ON DOING WHAT YOU ARE
DOING BECAUSE GOD! HAS A PLAN FOR
YOU!!!!!♥♥♥♥
Tara Thompson says
You look amazing!! God is good!!
Debbie Dantzler says
Thankyou for sharing such a amazing testimony, you have surely encouraged me today. May our blessed Jesus continue to keep you inspirational. Oh snd you look FAB:-)
Theresa Felder says
Awesome Brandy you’re a strong survivor, you have a beautiful spirit and caring heart. Wishing you success in all you do.
Kim says
AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!!!!!!
valerie says
I’m glad that that crystal came to you yall are inspiring me to do better I realize that this is what I need I never wanted to go to the the spa because the world paint a picture of small people and I never wanted people watching me and making but just to see someone that I know makes me want to do my best to start I started by leaving my drinks that love so much drink for breakfast drink for lunch and drink for dinner but just drinking alot of water I have started because drinks are like addiction now I’m working on meats and exercise I feel better at home working out and just to see your video but I need to know what that was in that jar you use to rub on you before putting the bag on could you tell me what that is but keep up the good work and keep the video coming I will be watching take care blessed Thank you v.n.
Charlotte Sowels says
Thank you for inspiring and God is with you.