Today’s featured weight loss before and after: Laura lost 70 pounds by switching to low carb eating (with fruit and veggies) and regular exercise.
What a differences a year makes! I reached my goal in March 2013. I really exceeded my expectations when I started this weight loss journey on April 17, 2012. It was on that day last year that I made up my mind to lose, to live with motivation, dedication and determination and last but not lest, make a commitment to accomplish my goal even if it took a whole year! Now, I look back and say Wow. I never could have made with out God, Team Fit, Team Chisel, BWLW -and my biggest fan/supporter my husband. My workout consisted of 1hr 30min cardio workout, mon thru fri. Some mornings, I did a 5:45 am boot camp. Evenings I did Zumba class and strength class. I took 2 mile uphill walks on my break at work. My diet consists of water, meats, veggies, fruit. Today my goal is to move forward and maintain with my same routine. Loving the new ME!
My diet is low carbs. I knew that sweets and sugary beverages were my weakness so i reduced them from my diet and eliminated the beverages. I drink water and on occasions crystal light was my treat. I renewed my LA Fitness membership and begin to exercise everyday. My motivation was my own Team Fit Facebook page members and BWLW Facebook page members. I was experiencing an underlying medical issue and felt if I could get this weight off my medical condition would improve which is what has happened. My doctors are so proud of my accomplishments. I’m proud to be a member of Black Women Losing Weight.
mary pitts says
congrats Laura! can I ask how tall are you? you look and sound amazing like you have truly changed from the inside I started my journey March 18,2013 @ a similar weight to yours your story had inspired me thank you for sharing.
Laura Whitaker says
I am 5ft, 8in. Truly I am loving the change. I really worked hard and I am amazed at what I accomplished. I worked out faithfully everyday. Everyone at my LaFitness saw my change. I said if I keep doing this somethign is bound to come off. I am a real Cardio Gal. If I can do you can too. You can to work hard and stay commitment until you reach you goal. #followmeonmyweightlossjourneyorjoinme
Denise says
Congrats. This is an encouragement. Continue success
Laura Whitaker says
thanks, If I can do, You can TOO!!
Tracie says
God is Great and you look Great as well. Keepp it up sista.
Laura Whitaker says
thank you and I will!!
Jasmin says
This study is awesome thanks for sharing. We always think it’s hard but to know you stuck with it for a year is excellent. THanks for your story.
Laura Whitaker says
stick with it. It is hard in the beginning, I will not tell anyone is easy. I am a women that love to eat but now I know what to eat and what makes me put on the lbs. so I only treat myself on occasions but workout everyday and walk and zumba on thursday night. I have become a gymrat. #followmeonmyweightlossjourneyorjoinme
Laura says
Laura you have done well. I’m Laura too we’re both 5’8 I started at 260 now 230 just started April 10th on my journey im at La fitness Lansing m-f 5-6am you have inspired me.
Cherron R. Wilson says
YOU LOOK GREAT