Denine lost 150 pounds with weight loss surgery

Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight Love to Denine.  She lost 150 pounds with gastric bypass weight loss surgery.  She feels like she has a second chance at life.  Here is what she shared with us:

“A little over a year ago, on July 24, 2012, I decided to make a change of life decision.  I decided that I wanted to live to see my grand children and possible some great grands as well.  I had gastric bypass weight reduction surgery performed. My beginning weight was 362 pounds.  I am now 212 pounds  I have lost a total of 150 pounds.  Making the choice to have weight loss surgery forced me to change the way I eat.  I also changed the way I think about life. Adding exercising to my weekly routine helped too.  I feel great and no longer do I suffer with sleep apnea.  I am not tired all the time.  I went from a size 26 to a size 12. My eating habits: I cut back on carbs. Now, I drink only water and my portion size has decreased.  My weight loss goal is to get to 180 pounds.  I do exercise 3 times a week.  I would not change the decision that I made.  Event though it was not an easy journey, it was well worth it. God gave me a second chance at life. I thank him everyday and I don’t take it for granted.  I stay committed to living a healthier life every day.”