Today’s featured weight loss success story: LaVona lost 170 pounds and is now living a Pescetarian lifestyle and avoiding sugars, starches, and fried foods.
I asked her how she did it. She said,
“I have been on this journey for quite some time! It took 11 long years and going to 11 different doctors to find out that I had an esophageal blockage. I had a stroke in ’09 and suffered with hypertension and gestational diabetes with both pregnancies. I have since lost 170 pounds in roughly 25 months. When I started out I was 421 pounds. To God be the glory! I am now living a pescetarian lifestyle and avoiding sugars, starches, and fried foods.
I stopped eating all meat except for fish. I ceased from eating sweets unless it was fruit with a little Stevia. I drink a gallon of water a day or half a gallon water/half gallon Gatorade depending on my day. Increased vegetables. Cut out all white foods such as mashed potatoes, flour, or rice. Brown rice was a great substitute. Mashed sweet potatoes with a little brown sugar was also a great exchange. I walk a mile in the morning and one before I go to bed. Just had to take a big look at what wasn’t working and change it for the better. I must not forget that I increased my sleep. My body couldn’t heal until I laid it down. Lol.”
Tina says
WAY TO GO!
Shelmira says
I am so happy for you!!!, I read this and almost cried, Myweight close to your starting weight an I am inspired even more!! (U R A BLACK GIRL THAT ROCKS!!!)
Pleschette says
You go Girl! Thanks for sharing your story!
Alexis says
U look great girl congradulations!!!
Debra Ann says
YEAHHHHH YEAHHHHH YEAHHHHH SO Very very very very proud and inspired by your story. YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAH YEAHHHHHHHH SO very very proud of You!!
Thanks for your example.
Fareeda says
I DON’T PERSONALLY KNOW YOU BUT YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO ME ON MY PERSONAL WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY! I AM SO HAPPY THAT I READ THIS! GREAT JOB! I PRAY THAT YOU KNOW HOW FANTASTIC YOU ARE FOR LOVING YOURSELF SO VERY MUCH TO GET THIS DONE.
Beth Peters says
I do know LaVona personally, she is a inspiration to everyone that meets her.
She is a great woman of God.
Jackie says
To God Be The Glory, Great Job!!
katie says
Girl you just became my inspiration!!!!!
LaVona says
Katie, I was re reading all of your wonderful responses and as I look back over them I can’t help but to wonder how you are doing in your weight loss journey. I want you to please get in touch with me because I am letting everyone know exactly what products I used to lose weight. I have kept this a secret for too long and I am ready to do what I should have done a long time ago.Praying many blessings to you.
staffy b says
So very proud of you. You encourage me…
CHERRITA BROCK says
very proud of you. i seen your story and now i’m going to start the same as you have. thanks you for your encouagement. i need that.
LaVona says
Cherrita, I was re reading all of your wonderful responses and as I look back over them I can’t help but to wonder how you are doing in your weight loss journey. I want you to please get in touch with me because I am letting everyone know exactly what products I used to lose weight. I have kept this a secret for too long and I am ready to do what I should have done a long time ago.Praying many blessings to you.
Davina says
Truly Inspirational 🙂
Gloria T says
Your story is awesome!
Jacqueline says
You are truly an inspiration for me and my family….great job and may God continue to Bless you with the determination to achieve your goal….
LaVona says
Jacqueline, I was re reading all of your wonderful responses and as I look back over them I can’t help but to wonder how you are doing in your weight loss journey. I want you to please get in touch with me because I am letting everyone know exactly what products I used to lose weight. I have kept this a secret for too long and I am ready to do what I should have done a long time ago.Praying many blessings to you.
Andrea says
You have truly inspired me!!! I’m not going to give up!!! WERK!!!! 🙂
Tammy Frasier says
You are indeed a Black Girl that Rocks!!! I’m so glad that you took this journey and succeeded!!!! You are an inspiration to countless woman across the world!!!!!
Rhonda O. says
LaVona….you are such an inspiration and an amazing woman to share your incredible story! I am a Health, Wellness, and Weight Loss Coach. What you have done is remakrable. I can’t tell you how many people I meet in my travels who would rather find fault with what I do (I have personally lost 90 pounds and kept it off)..than to change. Some actually get jealous because I am a visual reminder that it can be done. I am sooo very sure you have had similar experiences by now..You are beautiful..keep on going! I featured you on my page.
Rhonda Oliver
LENORA GRIFFIN says
You have done a great job and i feel that i could do this. I’m a 52 year old mother of twins age 10 and i feel that my life will be lost if i don’t change my habits. Reading your story has inspired me to do something about my weight. So yes, I will take that journey . Thanks you for sharing.
kasandra says
proud of You …so inspirational to God be the glory
Pamela J says
BLACK LADIES ROCK!
Sandra says
So happy that you are better and is living a healthy life style.
Best wishes,
Sandra
LaKesha says
Congrats,sis. Thats a HUGE ACCOMPLISHMENT!
Liz says
Amazing! Congratulations!!!!
Rhonda says
Wow. Now if that isn’t a story to help me realize there are no excuses. Start making the change. Congrats on you journey!!!
Ann says
I read some of the remarkable stories on here and I have been searching for a website like this one. I am morbid obese and tried all diets you name it, and still can’t get the weight off. I lose some and gain it right back. Can anyone out here give me some pointer of what I am doing wrong? I really need to get this weight off, I know I will feel much better than I am feeling now. I am so depressed and cries all the times. Just want to be happy once in my lifetime. In search of some friends that can support me in this weight loss. Please help me.
LaVona says
Ann, I was re-reading all of your wonderful responses and as I look back over them I can’t help but to wonder how you are doing in your weight loss journey. I want you to please get in touch with me because I am letting everyone know exactly what products I used to lose weight. I have kept this a secret for too long and I am ready to do what I should have done a long time ago.Praying many blessings to you.
Crystal says
You have really inspired me and motivated me. You look amazing!
Kisha Blocker says
I to suffered 3 strokes in 2008 from hypertension. I have always had a weight problem but slightly chunky. AT that time I WAS 160LB HGT 5.2. Today I AM PARTIALY PARALYZED ON OXYGEN. I WEIGH 231 LB. I am determined to rid the weight and you have inspired me. You are beautiful and thank you for sharing. You have touched my life Lavona.
LaVona says
You are amazing for leaving this comment! I am just so sorry that I am just now seeing it! I will be believing God for your total healing and you can contact me anytime on https://www.facebook.com/lavona.lewis I have some great ideas to bless you in your weight loss journey!Blessings