Featured story of the day: Keita lost 100 pounds and is still on a mission to lose more. She changed her eating habits, counted calories, and exercised regularly. Here is what she shared with us:
Hi! I want to share my story. In August 2012 I ruptured a disk in my back and needed surgery. I was told that weigh loss would help me possibly avoid surgery. I’ve lost 100 pounds since November 2012 with a lot of prayer, healthy choices and daily exercise. I cut my calories down to 1200 a day and I go to the gym 5 days a week. I spend 35 mins on the elliptical and 25 mins on different weight machines. God told me it was time and that if I did what I could, he would do the rest. 10 months later, here I am. My starting weight was around 374 pounds. My current weight is 270 pounds.
I stopped eating fast food, used Pam cooking spray instead of butter and switched to diet sodas. I also made sure that I ate 5 serving of veggies and at least 2 servings of lean protein per day and cut out majority of the bread. If I do eat bread, it’s the Sara Lee 45 cal a slice honey wheat. My biggest thing was counting calories. I used Myfitnesspal to track all my food and exercise.
Bridget says
Keita you look fabulous. Great job and thanks for your story. I am on the same path and hope to share mine one day. Keep up the great work.
Keita wilder says
Thanks so much!!! Good luck on your journey!!
Keita wilder says
Thank u so much! God is so amazing!! Good luck!!
Tami says
You ROCK and INSPIRE!!! Thanks for sharing. You look WONDERFUL!!!
Keita wilder says
Thank u so much!! It’s a great feeling! I am so blessed
Lekeela says
Keita you look great and thanks for sharing your story, I am on my journey and pray I can reach my goal also. Be Blessed!
Keita wilder says
All things are possible with God. If this journey has taught me anything is that!!
Denise says
Praise God ,you look great!!!!
Keita wilder says
Thank u soo much!!
Latoria says
You look great. Keep up the good work. You have motivated me to workout today.
Keita wilder says
Thank u so much!! I needed motivation today and your comments have it to me. U can do it love!! Good luck!!
Angela Ford says
Keita….I’m so very proud of you….you look great girl….I can’t wait until I see you again…I need to lose some weight myself….about 100 I think…you look amazing….hope your going to graduation….love you…tell your mom I said hello….I miss her too…
Keita wilder says
Thanks Angie! I love u so much and I miss u as well and yes I will be there it’s out 15 year reunion!!! Mom is coming too!!! ❤️❤️
Alexis says
Fantastic job, lady! Congratulations on taking control of your life!
michelle g wilson says
You look good and keep up the good work. Your story has inspired me.