Update Oct 2015 – We featured Jacque’s story back in 2013. This Zeta Phi Beta soror lost 80 pounds in 7 months. She recently sent in an update to let us know that she’s not only maintained her weight loss, but also lost another 20 pounds for a total of 100 pounds gone. Check out her updated before and after.
I have lost 100 pounds! I continue to workout by teaching Zumba and reducing my food intake. I stay motivated through my students. The biggest lesson I have learned is staying healthy is a way of life. If you eat everyday, you should workout everyday. Some days more than others. Whether you do a Zumba class or you take the stairs instead of taking the elevator, you should have some form of exercise daily.
I’m hosting a $1 Zumba class in Raleigh, North Carolina, hoping to help people in my area. The class is every Monday from 6pm to 7:15pm. My business, Z-Fitness with Jacque Inc., is all about helping women meet their fitness goals.
March 2013 – Featured weight loss success story of the day: Zeta Phi Beta Soror Jacque lost 80 pounds in 7 months. She did it by working out and eating smaller portions. She is now a Zumba instructor.
“Here is my weight loss picture. I did it in 7 months with mostly Zumba, treadmill and smaller portions of food. I am now a Zumba instructor and impacting many other people. When I started this journey, I just knew I had to loose weight. I started out walking on the treadmill for 30 minutes twice a day. I didn’t diet. What I did was used portion control. I ate my meals on a smaller plate. For lunch I had Progresso soup daily and didn’t eat after 6pm. I did cut out two of the foods I consumed the most of which was any type of bread and Pepsi’s. I also stopped eating at fast food windows. I started at 255 and now 7 months later I weigh 175. It was hard work but I feel like anything you put your mind and heart to you can do it! Thank you for sharing and hope it inspires someone else.”
Update 9/25/2013: “Hi I’m coming to you again. I was featured on your page in March 2013. I want to show people how I’m still loosing weight as a Zumba instructor and personal trainer. Being featured on your page has let me inspire a lot of people. As I continue to loose weight, eat healthy and eat in moderation, I want others to know that you can do whatever you put your mind to. I went from weighing 255 at a size 22 and now weighing 169 at a size 8 (86 pounds lost). To God be the glory! I hope this inspires someone else.”
Facebook page: Z-Fitness-with-Jacque-Inc
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Au'dra says
You look great, God is Awesome!
Joi Matthews says
Thank you for posting this. It is an inspiration to me because most people that I ask about weight loss tell me about the surgery. I don’t want the surgery and was beginning to feel like it was the only way. I’ve tried almost every diet out here and nothing was working. You’ve motivated me to get up right now and head to the gym.
Kelley says
If you are looking for a plan try the Dr. Ian Shred diet it works books sold at walmart and amozon …online as well
DreaM says
Been looking for the Shred book and could not find it in Walmart a month ago. Gonna go look again!
GREAT JOB, SOROR!!!! 🙂
Michele says
Ditto! The mind has to be made up first. Where the head goes, the body will follow. Excellent job. No surgery for me either. I CAN DO THIS!
Trina says
Absolutely awesome! Thanks for the inspiration!
Lisa says
I needed this inspiration story today….thanks for sharing!!!!
Mila says
Same thing here!
jimnieta fray says
I am inspired by you & your result. Change is here.
Chelle says
Amazing!! I keep telling people Zumba is AWESOME!!! I have lost 59lbs and continue to drop inches weekly doing the same! God Bless and keep up the good work! 🙂
Michele says
Great job, you look great!
Lisa Jones says
Thanks for sharing this…..I learned one good thing and that is to STEP UP MY GAME! Jacque pushed herself and I need to do that too…I want to do it naturally too!
tamara Stewart says
You are awesome. Keep it up the good work. Thanks for the inspiration.
Tammy says
Thank you Soror for this inspirational story! Tomorrow I begin my journey to a better me!
Brenny says
I think your story is so inspiring Keep up the good work
tesha says
Great job. You look and your smile looks bigger and brighter. Zumba is awesome. When I first started I lost 30 pounds in two and a half months. Its great. If anyone else would like another great class try belly dancing. I am about to add it in my workout regiment.
felicia says
Good Job…..you look good, hard work truly pays off.
Tanya says
Wow, I’m inspired! You look great and thanks for sharing your story. Tanya
Victoria says
Congrats! This is so inspiring!
Vicky Renee says
Fantastic, keep up the work..I was looking for a workout tape for home and I discovered Zumba Gold for my age group..I am getting started today your story was very inspirational to me ..I gotta stop using the D work (diet)
Kimberly says
Congrats Jackie! I lost 110lbs in about the same amount of time, with a change in my eating lifestyle. Started looking at food differently…..COMPLETE OVERHAUL!!
April says
Kimberly, that is freaking amazing! I recently started my weight loss journey, 2 weeks ago, and have already lost 9 pounds. I know that it isn’t much right now, but I’m on my way! I have about 135 pounds to lose, so any tips would be great!
Tia Miller says
I am in the process of trying to lose 50 pounds this is such an inspiration to me thank you for the insight
Shirley says
YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!! GREAT INSPIRATION FOR ME!!! #CONGRATS
ERIKA says
Thanks for being a testimony for those of us who are trying to lose without resorting to weight lose surgery. This is truly a great encouragement!
ceskina sewell says
congrats on your weight loss soror. you motivate me
Gloria T says
You look terrific! Your story shows we have to have a strong mind and dedication to succeed!
Natasha says
This is a great accomplishment, I know it wasn’t easy for you. My husband and I are on a weight loss journey and I need to change my attitude. Food is my enemy, I don’t know how to turn my back on fast food and sweets. I want to get I shape so badly but the food is holding me back.
Cristina says
You look awesome Jacque. I am so proud of you!!! Can’t wait to see you in person!
Lisa says
So inspiring, u look amazing!
Leannett says
You look great Soror! Such an insipiration…..Z Phiiiiii!!!!
Michelle says
You have inspired me Soror!!!Great Job!!!
SyVonne says
Very inspiring i am on my journey aslso started in feb 2012 have lost 65lbs. it’s not easy, i feel alot better energy wise still have a couple more to lose. stay encouraged..
tracie says
Sista GOD is Great…. You go girl you look wonderful. Keep it up…
Paul says
Sista. You look great and I’m really proud of you and your committment. God Bless! You’re an INSPIRATION to us all.
tonia says
wow, that is so inspiring, you look absolutely wonderful.I just started zumba and I look forward to continuing this especially after I read your story. Thanks so much
Regina says
GREAT JOB, Keep it up. I’m back on track and one day at a time. It’s a hard job when you don’t have help but I’m going to keep it moving
Lynne says
I was ready to give up been working out for 2mth only lost 2lbs. I see your post and you DID IT. Im going to keep working out I will not give up. Thanks you,
Tami says
Wow! Just when I was ready to throw in the towel! Thanks for the motivation and sharing your story!
Pat says
Thanks for the inspiration this is what I needed to step it up. Sometimes it looks impossible but thanks to you I can see myself making the same changes with great results. God bless you.
sandra says
What did you eat for breakfast. And so proud you for letting us know there is another way.
sandra says
Maybe some us can help each other. I know I Ned help and someone to talk to. Inbox me or e-mail
Shawnette says
Last week I began taking Jacque’s Zumba class, and I am looking forward to some awesome results myself! I, like many others have tried some many “diets” and right now I’m on day 14 of a 30 day fast and my weight is going up. At one point I wanted to quit, but I realized that I don’t want it to come off fast, I want to train myself in this new lifestyle to be more patient. Good Luck everyone
MekaShae luvs Veggies says
The before is beautiful but the after says “check me out….I know you’re looking”. Get it!!!
Jacque says
I want to thank you all for you comments. I also learn from you. Losing weight is not easy. I never thought I would lose this amount of weight. I always said to myself that my body is built to be a big woman. You have to find it within yourself to make the change. You have to say to yourself “Do I really want this?” I put losing weight a priority in my life. I had to put other things to the side so I could keep this focus. Once you do this, you will see results and you will see the results quickly. Feel free to e-mail me and I don’t mind talking to you about what needs to happens specifically. Remember, hard work equals results!
Summer Brooks says
Good afternoon.
I am inspired by your achievement and wanted to reach out to you.
I too have been on a journey to lose weight, at least 80 lbs to reach my goal. I signed up for Weight Watchers last year and lost 30 lbs over 6 months I was happy with my success but fell off the wagon during the summertime and am just now trying to get back on track. I found it hard to get motivated at times but how I’m feeling physically, the way my clothes are fitting and my disappointment in myself for gaining the weight back completely, are fueling me to focus.
I have my 2nd meeting with a trainer this afternoon to try and develop a workout plan for me but I would love to hear tips from you regarding what and how you ate and what exercises you found effective. I WANT, NEED and HAVE to do this!!! 🙂
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Thank you.
Summer Brooks
S. McLemore says
You look good Soror, very inspiring….thank you!
Ayo says
You look awesome! You have inspired me! Thanks!
Jazzy says
I’m super proud of you. I’m 214 now and I’m aiming for 175 short range and 150 long range goal. Please send me an inspiring word because I know that you had to have inspiring words to meet such a monumental goal.
JoAndra says
Congrats to you. You’re story is inspiring!!!
Caren says
Congrats!!!!
Latifah says
You look amazing and are my inspiration. I weigh over 400lbs and I made a commitment today to not just lose weight, but change my mindset.
keana says
Sooo amazing!! I love seeing people loosing weight! I went from 238-184 starting in December till now! Thanks for the extra motivation! !
keria says
You look great! Did u only eat three small meals a day ?
Jan says
Thank you for your testimony. I am truly inspired by you!!!
Lenise says
Thank you for your piece. I am a 26yr old female weighing at 280lbs – i recently lost my baby brother (18yrs old) to a sudden heart attack and i have gained about 30+ pounds – my fear is having my parents to bury me … your testimony just opened my eyes THANK YOU HELPING ME SAVE MY LIFE … I WILL UPDATE YOU IN 30DAYS WITH MY PROGRESS
Natalie says
look fabulous god is good im trying to get were u at! !!!
Dreyah says
Soror you are looking soooooooooo sweeeeeeeet! I am a yo-yo dieter and exerciser, and I feel that reading your story is an inspiration and I just want to say thank you.
Trina says
You are inspiring. I have been on a yo-yo for the last 3 years. I lose then gain. I told myself two days ago that I didn’t want it bad enough because if I did I would get it done. Well it is time to get it done. Thanks for sharing your story.
Risa says
Amazing job!!! You inspire me because i am where u used to be and want to get to where you are now. You show me that it is an attainable goal and remind me that i can do it if i am consistant. Thank you for the inspiration.