Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Charnice lost 120 pounds. Her friend JJ asked her about her journey and submitted her photos saying: “This is a school friend of mine. She has come along way and I would like to give her some recognition. I’m proud of her for having the get up and go and for recognizing that she needed a change.” Here is what she shared.
In high school, at age 15, I was a size 22/24. I weighed about 280 lbs, that being my heaviest weight. I began to lose weight once leaving school and got down to a size 16 by age 19. I got my weight down to about 220 lbs. Not long after that, I became pregnant with my son which put my weight back up to around 240 lbs. I think I didn’t really weigh myself much back then but I did go back up to a size 18 and once I was pushing to a size 20 I decided to do something about it.
I started to eat better and work out, getting myself down to a size 14. That’s the smallest I’ve been since I was age 13. In December of 2013, I had let myself go and before I knew it I was back to a size 16 going on an 18 and weighing 222 lbs. I decided it was time to kick my butt into gear for good. In January 2014, I started a 12 week weight loss challenge and once I had finished that I just never gave up. I’ve been going ever since because this is just my lifestyle now.
I did a low carb, high protein diet which I found worked best for me. For exercise, I started working out at home for a month where I lost a stone (14 pounds) by cutting out sugar and all junk fried foods. I also did the 30 day shred routine. For a year, I only drank water, up to 3 liters a day. I cooked all fresh foods and cut sugar out.
It’s March 2015, I am now between 158-162 lbs (height” 5’8″ tall). My weight fluctuates and I am a size 10/12. This is the smallest I’ve ever been and more importantly the healthiest and fittest I’ve ever been.
Instagram: @dedicatedchar_24
Teena says
Great Job !
How tall are you and you can elaborate on your food intake while on your journey ?
What was the name of the 12 week challenge ?
I’m trying to once AGAIN take control of my weight issue..
Thanks for sharing !!
Charnice says
Hi teena, I’m 5’8. Good wise I cut out all fried foods and added sugar, I also switched all drinks for water and drank upto 3 litres a day for a year and still do. I also did a high protein low carbs diet for 8 weeks which was great for results do I Defo recommend. The 12 week challenge I completed can be found on http://www.bodybuilding.com and it’s called Jamie easons 12 week live fit trainer it includes weight training wit cardio for the first few weeks and as U go further cardio is cut down less and it focuses more on weight training which is great for burning fat and upping muscle mass cutting body fat mass. Hope this helps xxx
pennie says
Need too lose 125
yvonne hemmans says
i am happy to see that there are lots of black woman loosing weight,but i am a health care aid that works nights and have a hard time eating because i am not hungry after one meal.
Charnice says
You could try shakes hun if u dnt have time or Dnt feel hungry. If u under eat Ur body will store fat which will
In return make U gain weight. I did 3 day herbalife trial and I lost 2.3 lbs in 3 days it is really good for the shakes and good for those who don’t have time to eat or don’t really feel hungry. U still get Ur nutrients needed to help aid weightloss and maintenance xxx
yvonne hemmans says
i really need to loose one hundred pounds this year
Teena says
Charnice – thank you .
Missy says
Congratulations on your hard work & dedication. You look amazing.