Today’s weight loss success story: Donesha lost 59 pounds with the help of a personal trainer.
Here is what she shared with us:
“My name is Donesha Bolden and I am a 33 year old teacher in the Atlanta area and I was asked to share my story with the Black Weight Loss Success Site by one of my high school classmates. I try to post daily inspiration to my friends on Facebook as I am on this journey to a healthy life. My media specialist encouraged me to share my story with the AJC newspaper in Atlanta and they accepted and published my story.
I stated out at 215 pounds in October 2011 and I started working with my trainer as well as doing Insanity within my home. I felt a sense of comfort at home with the insanity program because I could be myself while working out. I lost over 30 pounds doing the 60 day program and my trainer Tissilli Rogers helped me keep everything TIGHT. I have since been working with Tissilli on my goal weight of 160 and I reached that weight in December 2012. I am currently 156 pounds with a total loss of 59 pounds. Tissili wants me to weigh 150 pounds so I am currently working on her goal for me. I go to the gym 5 days a week at 5:00am and run two miles, squats, leg press and abs. I am currently enrolled in Tissilli’s “Show Ready” group where we train at a high level with weights and cardio. That class takes place on Tue/Thur at 6:00 pm. On the weekends I take part in Tissilli’s Tred and Shed class as well as her Buns Buster Class. I have a new found love for running and I am preparing for my first race soon. I realized that it was time to get healthy and that is and always be my goal. I no longer eat for taste I now eat for my health. I can truly say that I am addicted to working out. I pray my story is an inspiration to someone who doesn’t think they can make It happen because with dedication, will power and ambition anything is possible.”
Tracie says
Wow you go girl…God is Good keep it up.
Tereze H says
U look great. What kind of foods do u eat?
Nesha says
I am not big on DIETS at all but I do watch what I put on my mouth!! I stay away from bread, fried foods, salt, sugar, candy, chips etc. I eat mostly fish on top of salad with a Rasberry fat free dressing & it taste like STEAK to me!! LOL I also eat those “Snacking Tomatoes” (The small yellow ones) every chance I get bc they keep me from eating things I shouldn’t be eating!! I drink a gallon of water a day and sometimes more. Fruit & Veggies are the way to go & if I slip my trainer has a detox that she places me on to start over.
Maxine says
Wow Donesha you look Amazing 🙂 Im soo inspired by your story because I am like you in a sense .. Although I am overweight I still carry myself welll and dress nice as I see you did as well.. But with the weight loss you still look tight and you look happy and healthy.. I just need to build up the will power and drive .. I wish you well good luck on your first race
Nesha says
I am so glad that you can realate to where I am coming from because I love fashion and I never knew I was that BIG & UNHEALTHY!!!! I have alwys had great confidence so that wasn’t an issue but I want to live as long as I can so I am truly TRAINING FOR MY LIFE!!! 🙂 Thanks
Tiffany says
You go girl!!
Corinna says
You look fab! Great job
scheron Courson says
Go girl you r my motivation looking good
laquana says
U look fabulous can i be,your friend to motivate be like you I’m on my weight loss journey now an it’s been real tough without a support system an being all my loves ones make it hard because they eat all the junk food I’m trying to stay away from
Nesha says
Thanks Honey!! We can motivate each other for sure!!! I am self motivated but I have not always been that way so I don’t mind helping at all!!! The hardest part is starting so lets get going and I promise not to let myself or YOU DOWN!! #DoWork
katy Smith says
Congratulations to you. I am 31 years old I just enrolled in a local gym. I am working on my self geting me together. I enjoyed reading your story it gave me wisdom
Nesha says
You got this…..Stay FOCUSED!!!! 🙂
April Christopher says
U r a blessing to all of us that trying to loose weight. I’m at day two of my weight loss. Need all the help I can get.
Nesha says
Day 2….I like your dedication!!! You have to start some where and it won’t be easy & there will be days that you don’t want to go but keep pushing!! #DoWork
April Christopher says
I thank you u r a bleeding to all of us that r trying to loose weight. I’m on day two of my wait loss I need all the help I can get.
Shaunda says
Congratulations…very inspiring story. Keep up the great work!
Deborah says
Please can you tell what leg or thigh exercise you did because I fall in the same boat with not being able to lose bottom weight.
Dominique says
You are such an inspiration I’m on Day 1 of insanity today and I know it will be a challenge but after seeing you and hearing your story that’s all the motivation I need… You have truly inspired me more then you could imagine.. My starting weight today is 208 witha goal weight 165… I look forward to this journey now!!!
Vee says
Gosh..you are my inspiration… What kind of foods did you eat
CherronRW says
Good job lovebug, you look great.
quandriel says
You look amazing and your such a inspiration:) for me its a real battle trying to lose these pounds…..
Keisha says
You look great!!! I started my journey in September and i’m down 34lbs but want to lose 25 more. I try to log into BWLW for a little encouragement and your story ain’t nothing but encouragement. Keep up the great work!!!
Arnette says
Your story is completely amazing!! You look good and all of your pictures. I’m actually wanting to lose 65 lbs. It is tough at times, but I’m not giving up! Thanks for sharing your story!
Charon says
All I have ever known is the Donesha I see now. Incredible! Thanks for the motivation.
Donnesha says
Seeing your pictures and reading your story, I am truly motivated to continue on with my lifestyle change. Thanks Donesha for sharing!
Keisha says
What exercise can I do to get rid of belly fat Nesha?