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Natasha lost 85 pounds

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Update Nov 2018: Natasha lost 16 more pounds for a total of 101 pounds gone. She credits therapy, healthy eating habits and exercise as the tools that have allowed her to maintain her success.

Natasha before and after

How have you maintained your weight loss/continued to lose weight?
I eat mostly steak and salad. I don’t eat out at all. The key is that I don’t deprive myself of anything. I love ice cream. I cook everything I eat, and I drink a lot of water. However, I like to have ginger ale from time to time, lol.

For me, maintaining also means going to therapy, walking, and hiking. I’ve learned why I got to heaviest, and I use pictures to show myself how far I have come.  My current weight ranges between 167 – 170 pounds now.

What lesson you’ve learned on this journey stands out the most?
The lessons I’ve learned on this journey are never-ending. Finally, I learned to like what I saw in the mirror. I don’t run past the mirror like I use to. I keep all my clothes the same size and will not go over that size. Many ignore or brush off signs like changes in clothing while trying to maintain.

At this point, would you offer any new or different advice to other people who want to lose weight?
The advice I have to share (the same advice I was told): You didn’t gain the weight or get this way overnight. It will take some time to obtain any goal, big or small. Don’t give up. It is hard, trust me, I know.

Don’t compare your journey to anyone else’s. This is your story, and you get to write the ending however you want it. Know the reason why you got to your heaviest point. Therapy can help. Also, go to doctors who care and are cheering you on.

Surround yourself with a good support system, and do it for you, not for anyone else. Do what works for you and be patient.

Instagram: @ignatashafryethevet

Weight Loss Story of the Day: Natasha lost 85 pounds.  This military veteran had to lose the weight in order to qualify for surgery. She changed her eating habits, started exercising and got results in 9 months.  Here is what she shared with us…

natasha before and after

I am 36 years old and a military veteran. I gained almost 70lbs. The weight gain was recent. I  packed those pounds on in the last 3 years due to depression. When I moved to the DC area, I noticed I didn’t fit the mold. I was either too big to hang out with or date or I felt used. The wakeup call is when I had a doctors appointment for plastic surgery to get my breast reduction in April 2014. My doctor told me my BMI was over the limit and told me to come back when I’s lost the weight. I was determined. Needless to say I dropped 85 lbs and got my reduction on January 12, 2015.

I stopped eating out as much and cut all sodas from my diet and drank more water. I added more protein to my diet, such as lean beef and fish. I chewed my food more as well instead of just a bite and swallow. I didn’t deprive myself of having chips here and there, so I wouldn’t crave junk food. I started to walk everywhere (due to car issues). I walked to the grocery store and started taking public transportation as well.

My starting weight was 271 lbs at 5’8″ tall and I currently weigh 186 lbs. I started my transformation in April 2014. My advice to others trying to lose weight is to never give up. I’ve tried every diet under the sun since 2006. However, I was determined in April 2014 when my doctor told me I had to get to a certain weight to get breast reduction surgery. Believe in yourself. People will pressure you, but when you’re ready you can do anything.

Update May 2015: “Just an update: I am excited to say that I have lost 20 more pounds since my Feb 4th article.”

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Update: Tamiko lost 142 pounds

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We got an update from Tamiko about her amazing weight loss transformation…

“Hello I wanted to give you an update to my story that you posted on 6/16/14. Today, I am finally at my goal weight of 135 pounds. I’ve lost an additional 10 lbs for a total weight loss of 142 lbs. I’ve lost more than half my body weight and I’m so proud of myself. My hard work has paid off!! I’d like to say to anyone that is struggling or just starting their journey that hard work pays off. Keep going! Don’t give up! It won’t be easy but it’s surely worth it. Now, I’m on to maintenance which I know is going to be hard also. Thank you so much for sharing my story and so many other inspiring stories!! You can follow my journey on Facebook: TamikoWeightLossJourney” – Read more about how she lost the weight.

Tamiko before and after

 

Chasity lost 50 pounds

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Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: Chasity lost 50 pounds by going low carb and embracing exercise.

Chasity before and after

Hi my name is Chasity Nero from Richmond, Va. I went from 230 pounds to 180 pounds (height: 5’5″). I started my journey in February of last year.

What was your motivation? What inspired you?
I realized that I was 230 pounds and I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes (type 2).

How did you change your eating habits?
I did a low-carb lifestyle and started eating 5-6 small meals a day.  I cut out a lot of carbs and a lot of dairy.

What did your workout routines look like?
I started cycling 7 days a week for 30 minutes a day

How long did your transformation take?
It’s been 11 months and I’m still going.

What advice do you have for others who want to lose weight?
Eat Low carb and have  5-6 small meals at day.  It worked for me.

Instagram: @ONLY 1PUDDIN_

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Update: Ruby lost 205 pounds

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Update: We shared Ruby‘s amazing weight loss story back in 2013 and she sent us an update to let us know that she’s lost 70 more pounds.

ruby lost 205 pounds

I went from a size 28 to a size 7 and even my shoes size is a size smaller. I have released 205 pounds in 1 year and 4 months and I feel amazing. My energy is through the roof and my performance is amazing. I’m just so blessed! I have learned that with God anything is possible when you have faith in his word, determination and focus. Thank you so much for you support.

I changed my life and started putting organic nutritious and delicious food in my body and cleansing to detox my body of all the toxins. We get toxins everyday from the air, lotion, foods and the water we drink. Even when we eat clean, we have to still cleanse. I also learned that you have to eat!!!! I suggest at least three meals of 400-600 calories. They should be low glycemic, balanced and healthy meals with two 150 calories snacks. Drink plenty of water, 8 ounces glasses at least 8 times a day.

Make sure you get 7 to 8 hours of sleep and exercise 3 to 4 times a week. Sweat!!!! I love to sweat!!! You have to challenge yourself to do things you never did before. I power/ speed walked 18 miles on Sunday for the 1st time and it was amazing. I did it under 4 hours. Woooo hoooo!! In 2015, I want to do a marathon hopefully with my daughter, Tosha. I also desire to bulk up just a little in 2015 [strength training].

Everyday of my life, I want to help everyone I meet and know to reclaim their health in hopes of them living a happier, longer and more healthy life, the life God gave us to enjoy. I know this is what God helped me reach my goal to release 200 pound for, so why wouldn’t I share with everyone I can. I’m so blessed to be a blessing too others letting them know that they can do it. I’m so thankful and oh so very grateful too God for guiding me too Isagenix products because they have changed my life, I will never be the same. Thank you, Jesus!

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Read the original post from 2013 to learn more about how Ruby released the weight. 

Ruby lost 100 pounds

 

Carla lost 102 pounds

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Update: Carla lost 114 pounds. She’s had some ups and downs since 2015, but she hasn’t given up.

Carla before and after

Transparently speaking, I backslid during my journey. However, I didn’t notice until my husband mentioned it. I was in complete denial and I’d perpetually brush him off. Eating fast food, junk food, soda… you name it. I went from 239 pounds from in 2015 to approximately 270 pounds. I became uncomfortable in my clothing, had low energy, was depressed, etc. I knew that something had to be done. Instead of getting a gym membership, which I’d never use, I began doing something even better, something I’ve become passionate about. KICKBOXING 3 to 4 days a week! I did different full body workouts daily, rotatating my routine. I consumed more quality whole foods, fruit, protein shakes, green smoothies and healthier snacks.

I’ve lost the gained weight and an additional 11 pounds within 6 months. I’m currently at 228 pounds. 114 lbs. down! Within this journey, I’ve learned that it comes down to ONE thing: How BAD do you want it? Your body ACHIEVES what the mind BELIEVES. Someone once said, “When you want to succeed as bad as you wanna breathe, then you will be successful”.  At this point, the advice I’d offer is: This fitness journey is absolutely stressful andexhausting. However, I realize that no one can do this for you. You have to do it for YOURSELF. Just believe that you can do it and know that weight loss doesn’t happen overnight. I have to tell myself that every time that I don’t feel like I’m getting results. We have to wake up with DETERMINATION and go to bed with SATISFACTION. One pounds at a time!” – New Instagram: @sunkiss.my.fitness

carla before and after
Updated Photo – February 2016

Weight Loss Story of the Day: Carla lost 102 pounds with weight loss surgery. Facing diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, she made the choice to have surgery and change her lifestyle.  Here is what she shared with us about her weight loss journey…

carla before and after

Starting Weight: 341.7 pounds
Current Weight: 239 pounds
Goal Weight: 170 pounds
Height: I’m 5’4″ 1/2 tall
Yup, 102 pounds down!!  It’s been approximately 16 months on this journey.

WATCH OUT FOR THE BIG GIRLS, WATCH OUT FOR THE BIG GIRLS… but I couldn’t recall the last time I watched out for MYSELF. Of course, I chanted “Big is Beautiful”, “Fat Girls Rock”, and “Big Girls Do It Better”. However, the truth is that I was unquestionably and undeniably lackadaisical about it. I refused to face change, and was too lethargic to accept the challenge. I was petrified of fast food backslides, junk food withdrawals, and “Ugh, this is rabbit food” portions. Although I was loved by many, had an abundance of friends, great personality and a bright smile (which I often masked my unhappiness behind), I was only 25 years old and facing multiple health issues. Pre-diabetes, Sleep Apnea, High blood Pressure, High Cholesterol and Chest pains. I also hadn’t had a menstrual cycle for 4.5 years. All of this was as a result of obesity. My BMI was off the chart… literally.

However, after my yearly physical in September 2013, I understood something imperative. My “I got sunshine on cloudy day” smiles, and “Aww, I just wanna’ pinch your cheeks” babyface wasn’t sufficient, because my health was diminishing. In October 2013, I accepted the challenge. I lost 30 pounds in 4 months, but my doctor said “That’s progress, but you have to press harder because you’re still borderline diabetic.” So, I decided to get a procedure called the Gastric Sleeve, which shrinks your tummy, so you’ll get full quicker. Now, my stomach only holds 4 ounces of food at a time, which allows me to eat miniature meals daily. Weight loss surgery is an impeccable TOOL to aid in weight loss, but not the SOLUTION to weight loss.

We are sexy, but you know what looks even sexier? Better health. 2015 is MY year, and it can be yours too. I’m fighting these obesity demons. Changing bad habits and altering our lifestyles is essential. Weight loss isn’t easy, but never give up. Pick yourself up and keep going. Put your excuses to the side and remember this: YOU ARE CAPABLE! Be stronger than your excuses. We CAN do this!”

I changed my eating habits by consuming more baked foods and less fried foods. I meal prepped and ate less fast foods. I drank more water, more juice and less pop. More fruits and less junk. I’ve slacked up at times, because junk food is quite addicting. I learned to eat until I’m satisfied, but not full. I don’t calorie count, or follow a particular eating regiment. I’m just try to be cautious about what I consume.

I walk for exercise and workout with exercise DVDs as well. I do lunges, squats, crunches and bicep curls with 15lb dumbbells. The biggest thing is that when I fall, I get back up. Don’t beat yourself up. I used too but I don’t anymore.

Carla before and after

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Darlene lost 39 pounds

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Weight Loss Story of the Day: Darlene lost 39 pounds.  After learning that she had a serious medical issue, this proud mom of 3 changed her lifestyle, embracing clean eating and lots of exercise.  She also had the help for a great coach/nutritionist on her journey. Here is what she shared with us…

Darlene before and after

Getting my health back on track was my motivation. My cholesterol was high enough to put me at risk for a heart attack and/or stroke. Being here to see all of my children grow up was my inspiration & any future grandchildren. I wanted to be an active grandmother when the time came. I was at 163 lbs, the same weight I was when I was pregnant with triplets. I am 5’3, so this was not ideal for my health. This was in February 2013. I am a 43yr old, divorced mother of 3 children, ages 24, 12 & 10 years old. My son just graduated Summa Cum Laude from NC A&T State University. My 12 yr old is my surviving triplet and suffers from Cerebral Palsy. My 10 yr old is my baby with an old soul.

Since my triglycerides was the highest part of the cholesterol, I cut out all refined sugars. I also started attending a high impact Zumba class with some weight training twice a week at Fit4life with Tiffany Brown-Bush here in North Carolina. My doctor was threatening to put me on medication but advised that I could avoid that if I increased my exercise and went to a low fat eating plan. My numbers were coming down but not enough, so I gave myself a birthday present and joined at 4 week Boot Camp at Fit4life in July 2013. I also cut all fried food. In the 4 weeks, I lost 10 lbs and my cholesterol went down 20 points.

Tiffany Brown-Bush would also offer seminars on nutrition, which I attended, as I had hit a plateau. I cut out dairy products, which I found out was causing bloating among other things. I increased my green leafy vegetables and tried not to eat my last meal of the day after 7. I continued to lose weight and my energy increased tenfold. In November 2013, I decided to do a fitness competition but wasn’t sure if I could do all that was needed as I was not able to go to a gym and did not want to take any supplements. Tiffany was my trainer and nutritionist giving me the workout and food list that I needed to sculpt my body for this show. This is when I learned how to really eat clean and what I think was the turning point. I did 98% of my workout at home with weights and my Tabata app, in the mornings before my girls were up and in the evening while they completed their homework. I worked out 3-4 times a week doing push ups, lunges, squats, lifted weights (no more than 25lbs), jumped rope, yoga, pull ups and I ran on the weekend (when I could).  Most of my working out was completed in a Tabata style training. I would also have 1 cheat meal per week.

My training was a total of 5 months, I lost an additional 29 lbs, taking me to 124 pounds, which did include me drying out for competition.  Once it was over and I had a little more variety in my eating, I have maintained my weight at 134 pounds by continuing to eat clean, having a cheat meal a week and exercising with weights 3-4 days a week. It has truly been a lifestyle change for me.

My advise to others is keep everything in perspective, everyone is different, thus you will progress at a different pace. The important thing is you are doing it & it is something that not only you benefit from, but those you love & who love you. At the end of the day, you will be healthier, happier & more energetic than you were before.

Instagram: @fit4lifenc

Darlene before and after

Latiana lost 20 pounds

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Weight Loss Story of the Day: Latiana lost 20 pounds since Oct 2014.  At 5’3″ this petite mom dealt with serious weight gain from birth control after years of being slim.  When she got engaged and started trying on wedding dresses, she got the wakeup call she needed.  Here is what she shared about her weight loss journey…

Latianna before and after

What was your motivation?

Three things specifically inspired me, the first was I had been noticing that since the beginning of 2014, I began to slowly pick up weight. This is something that I NEVER had to endure as a person that had always been under a size 5, but once I started breast feeding the effects of the Implanon (birth control) in my arm began to start up with weight gain. My clothes started to fit differently and slowly but surely, I found myself buying bigger sizes than what was normal for me. I crept up from my size 5, to a 6, then those got too tight, so it was on to an 8, then those even got to tight, so, I had to purchase a few size 10s. My office did a Biggest Loser challenge in April 2014 and I stepped on the scale to see 143 (which isn’t bad for some), but for me and what I was use to I was SO embarrassed. I basically just donated my money to the challenge and never even attempted to work out OR even change my eating and cooking habits (cooking runs in the family but, so also does Diabetes & High Blood Pressure & Cholesterol). So, fast forward to September 12th when my honey proposes and now it gets serious because I KNOW I have to lose weight.  When I went to the bridal store, tried on dresses and they wouldn’t even zip in the back so they had to bring out other sizes, I was TOO TOO thru. I scheduled a Doctors appt for Septemer 30th and THIS IS THE DAY EVERYTHING CHANGED FOR ME. The scale read 163 lbs. The doctor said, loose 1-2 lbs per week, that’s healthy weight loss and it’s bound to stay off this way. With that I began my mission of becoming and staying fit. Logging on to Black Weight Loss Success SEVERAL times per week was a HUGE inspiration.

How did you change your eating habits?

My eating habits changes began with me STOPPING the late night eating, not eating after 7:30pm, and if I ever happen to eat late it BETTER be a healthy choice (fruit). I cut out the fast food and fried foods. I’ve been drinking only water since I began. I meal prep (which is SO important) and I use portion control. I do give myself 1-2 treat meals per month, but it is Meal and not Treat DAY. I eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner (every day), with a few snacks in-between. If we go out to eat, I’ll only eat half the meal and save the rest for later. I fill up on a little water before eating. I just recently starting doing fusion water too. I cut out rice, pasta, fatty foods (like bacon, sour cream, cheddar cheese), and started substituting these things for other stuff (i.e. avocado as a topping for my baked potatoes when I eat them). My treat meals are things like pasta (which is still in moderation), or a Rib Eye instead of a Sirloin. I tried to cheat with a meal last week at Jack n the Box (Chipolte Chicken Club), I craved it so bad as it’s a limited item that they have every now and then, but my body completely rejected it and the fries. I had to give the rest to my kids.

What did your workout routines look like?

My workout routines started with me taking EVERY break at work to walk and spending time during my lunch to walk as well. Going to the gym and getting on the step climber was the absolute BEST because of how many calories you burn. I slowly began jump roping, and I just started kickboxing this past Saturday (which is already kicking my butt), with classes being 5days a week. I am not going to the gym at this time. At home while watching my favorite shows I’ll lift my 5 lb weighs during commercials. After this month long kickboxing class is over, I’m jumping into Zumba and Pole Dancing for exercise.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?

I went from 163lbs down to 143lbs and I still have 20 more pounds to go before I’m back down to the size I was last year with me being 5’3’’. One of the things I did was buy my wedding gown to small (in the size I was before I started gaining the weight and the size I was 2 kids ago), it’s pushing me to loose the weight, I’m almost there guys!!!! I look forward to coming back on and sharing my updates.

How long did your transformation take?  What advice do you have for others who want to lose weight?

I began my journey October 3rd 2014. I’m sure that if I was still going to the gym as much as I was when I initially started it would be all off by now but, I wanted it to be a complete lifestyle change and not just a little quickie things that I would later gain the weight back. The advice I give is Faith is dead without the work. It sounds hard but, once you start, you’ll get to the point where you don’t want to stop.

As a mom of 5 this change effected my entire household, even with my mate because they miss all that extra good cooking I use to do, which I can still do but it’s just going to be a healthier options. I don’t plan to go back to eating unclean. I feel SO much better, my skin is clearer and it feels good to motivate family, friends, & coworkers. I set goals for myself, and after accomplishing them, then I give myself a treat. You can treat yourself, just make sure you’ve earned it, which you can do so with a good workout in the morning to earn burn some calories.

Stick with it. You can do it!! Just start, stopping thinking, I don’t have the money, it’s too expensive, I need a gym membership, I don’t get paid until so and so day. Those are all the excuses I made for myself. Stop the excuses!! You can start NOW!!

  • Start with water only (cutting out all other drinks)
  • STOP eating after a certain time
  • Oven fry instead of using grease
  • Meal prep with what you have
  • Use portion control.
  • Walk around while your clothes are in the washer or dryer for exercise. I give myself challenges like that all the time.

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Ebony lost 131 pounds

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Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: Ebony lost 131 pounds. She went from a size 28 to a size 8 with clean eating, exercise, strength training and a great support system.  Here is what she shared with us about her journey.
Ebony before and after

My weight loss journey started after a visit I had with my doctor. It was a physical examination. and all my vitals were good. However, I am 5’11” in height and was weighing in at about 320 pounds. Not good. I was 28 years old at the time, three months short of my 29 birthday. I was embarrassed. I had gained all the weight back that I had loss with a trainer. I went to Atlanta to visit my sister and lost all forms of discipline that I had gained with Maia (my trainer). My doctor said,”Ebony, you really need to loose the weight. You lost 30 lbs the last time I saw you. What happened?” I explained that I fell in love with food again. There was the Golden Corral, The Waffle House…omg.  My doctor said, “You have so much life in you. You’re young. You have a son and you have a career as a preschool teacher. You’re ankles are swollen and you’re headed in the direction of being unhealthy…diabetes, hypertension, heart attack…and now you mention your lack of breathing when you go to sleep. It might be sleep apnea. Honey, the list can go on. I think you need to go to these overeaters anonymous classes that we have here.”

I think my mouth dropped and I had an outer body experience as the word obesity popped out of her mouth. I was scared. She scared me. I was sad. I was mad and I tried to keep an optimistic view about this. “Ebony”, she says, “you lost the weight before but I don’t think you can do it again. You need help this time. Lets set up a schedule so you can take these classes.” So keeping a level headed mind I went out of the doctors office more determined then ever. I don’t like the doctors office, they always have bad news. I didn’t want to go anyway. I didn’t like to hear all that. I especially don’t like it when people tell me what I can and can not do. So, I waited until the new year was over and mapped out a plan.

This time around I had to be smart. I waited for the new gym goer people to leave this time around so I would not get discouraged. I also waited until Valentines day was over, because I knew I could not turn down the valentines my son or my students were to give me. On February 13, 2013 my journey began on the night shift. I only wanted to come to the gym at night because it was already difficult to face this place again and I was a naturally shy person. I didn’t know what I was doing and I just wanted to be successful without eyes watching.

Three months after I was back in the gym I noticed that I was keeping a consistent schedule but not losing a lot weight. I was still eating everything that I knew would not help me. On June 1, 2013, I joined Weight Watchers to help me establish proper eating habits and portion control. My first day on the point system was a learning experience. I ate a pancake and that, sorry to share, was all the points for the whole day. I learned a very valuable lesson and so that night I learned to careful plan what I would eat and how many points I would loose and the weight was dropping. I started to combine this with my workout schedule and it was on. I was now going to the gym Monday through Saturdays. As the weight was slowly dropping off I noticed that my confidence grew. I started to take a couple of classes. My favorites were latin heat and zumba.

More weight started to shed and I noticed that I was down a huge number of pounds than my initial date. I started to increase my time at the gym and started introducing myself to new people. I had met one friend who introduced me to the weights and the importance of lifting weights. I started to see that when you incorporate weights, nutrition and exercise you will begin to see major improvements on your weight loss journey.

By the next year, I was happy to announce my amazing loss of 100 lbs. I saw my doctor. By then I was another year old and I was 217 pounds. She was very impressed. I told her that I had listen and I did what I had to do because she hurt my feelings in such a way that it left an imprint in my heart. You would think she would be pleased. I wanted to get to 200 but I didn’t want that pressure on myself. She was happy but she still believed I could do more.

I decided to map out another plan. I met another group of people and they showed me so very valuable exercises that help me to shed those 17 lbs to get to 200. My milestone came when I had a plateau. My eating habbits had improved to where I was able to not count points anymore. I had cut back on sweets, fried foods and breads, but I still needed help. I wanted to finish what I started and my goal was to get to 175 pounds before my next doctors visit. I joined a challlege that I saw on Instagram. It was called Training for My Life by the infamous Donesha Bolden @training4mylife. With her help I not only learned how to form better nutritional methods for clean eating, but I learned how to incorporate new exercises that would not only challenge but strengthen my journey.

Here I stand today, two years later. I’m a testament of hard work, sacrifice and dedication, I can’t wait to see the look of amazement on my doctors face. Boom! I did it!  From 301.4 pounds  to 170 pounds. From size 28 to a skating figure size 8. My joy is always to be a helper. If I can help anyone who is in a journey or about to start one I would simply say, “Be encouraged! Your best is yet to come. Be strong be patient and fight for you life. You have nothing to lose and more to gain. Push pass comfort because your little by little results will come a lot more sooner than you think if you don’t give up and you don’t loose heart. Now rearrange that mental furniture to I Can!!!!!”
Instagram: @ejdeuce

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Tashauna lost 81 pounds

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Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: Tashauna lost 81 pounds.  She decided that enough was enough and started meal planning, using portion control and working out 6 days a week to get results.  Here is what she shared with us about her journey…

Tashauna before and after

Hi my name is Tashauna I have followed your page since the beginning of my journey. Even though I never felt fat the scale said differently. In June of 2014, I weighed in at my highest weight of 254 pounds and I decided that enough is enough. I had gotten to the point where I couldn’t fit into any of my clothes and couldn’t breathe walking up one flight of stairs.

I cut out all sodas, juices, sweets, bread, rice, and pasta. I also meal prepped, used portion control and only ate food I prepared. I only used Mrs.Dash seasoning for cooking and baked or broiled EVERYTHING. I know it sounds drastic but it WORKED!! I ate at least 5 meals a day with lots of protein!!! At first, working out wasn’t easy but I kept at it and eventually I was working out at least 6 days a week doing at least an hour of cardio. I never enlisted a trainer or anything of that sort. I was kinda my own motivation. I wanted to be BETTER!

While the journey hasn’t been easy, with prayer and determination I did it! Now, my current weight is 173 pounds. I’ve lost 81 pounds. I hope to lose another 13 pounds and enlist the help of a trainer. I lost most of my weight within the first four months which kept me motivated!

For any woman trying I encourage you to take it day by day, love yourself, and stay focused. Don’t get discouraged, just keep going. Drink lots of water and stay focused! Last but not least, be patient, trust the process and enjoy falling madly in love with yourself! I know I did!!

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Instagram: @ttsthetruth

Tia lost 107 pounds

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Weight Loss Story of the Day: Tia lost 107 pounds. This petite diva decided she was tired of not being able to find clothes she liked and wanted to avoid any weight-related illnesses.  She shared with us what it took to lose the weight and keep it off…

Tia before and after

My weight loss journey began in February 2012. I was 249 pounds on a 5’1″ tall, medium built body frame. I was uncomfortable and tired of not being able to find clothing suitable for me. I didn’t want to have to deal with any health issues that I could have related to being overweight. I was determined to lose it and get healthy. I signed up for Weight Watchers and I did the program for about five months. I got off track here and there. I did the fat burners and appetite suppressants as well. I do know that there are no magic pills, you have to put in your part even when taking supplements.

Fast Forward…when July came I had a talk with myself. I had to tell myself that if you truly want this change to take place then you have to make it happen. No excuses, no giving up! You have to stay focused on meeting your intended goals and that’s what I did. My first decision was to stop eating junk food which was my weakness and downfall. The next decision was to stop drinking alcohol for awhile. I was never a huge water drinker, but I made it my business to drink more each day. I also cut back on pasta, potatoes, rice and breads (white starches). I started doing moderate exercise 30-45 minutes a day, five days a week at home with various workout DVDs and Wii games.

I stayed consistent as I started to see the results and it pushed me to keep going. I started to challenge myself month after month. As time went by the journey became much easier for me. I was introduced to juicing in the Winter of 2012 and it soon became my favorite thing along this journey. It worked for me! I started seeing even more results. Weight loss, clear skin, and more energy. I stopped eating poultry and dairy products at the end of Summer 2013 (no red meat or pork in 14 yrs). I still eat seafood like salmon and shrimp. I try to avoid fried foods as much as I can, but when I do fry I use healthier oils like olive oil or coconut oil. I’ve lost over a hundred pounds, getting to 142 pounds. Now I like to inspire others to adapt a healthier lifestyle. I promote what I love and that’s healthy living. My motto is get motivated, stay focused and be inspired!

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