Today’s featured weight loss success story: Lekeia lost 82 pounds. This proud army wife and mom learned how to count calories and exercised regularly to get results. Here is what she shared about her weight loss journey:
“Hi, my name is Lekeia Washington. I’m a 29 year old Army wife and mother of 2. I’m currently 5’1 tall and I weigh 128 pounds. I got tired of being overweight so I decided to do something about it. I went to a website called www.healthyweightforum.org/eng/calculators/calories-required/ and I started counting calories. I’ve lost a total of 82 pounds.
I started my weight loss journey after I had my second child in 2009. At that time, I weighed a total of 210 pounds. I was able to lose 50 pounds in 3 months. How? I only counted calories and exercised 5 days a week. Counting calories helped me to make better decisions about the foods I ate. After I lost the first 50 pounds and taught myself to eat healthy, I lost the rest of the weight over a period of 2 years. I maintain my weight of 128 lbs by working out and eating healthy. I no longer count calories. I have changed my eating habits and I feel great. My motivation to lose weight was the fact that I didn’t like the way I looked and instead of complaining about it I changed it. The results I saw motivated me even more. My advice to other women who want to lose weight is to just do it. You will feel great afterwards. It’s amazing to look in the mirror with satisfaction.”
LaDondra B. says
You look great! Definitely my motivation because I know this is a true story and the results are real.
Nellie @ Brooklyn Active Mama says
Fantastic story, thank you so much for sharing!! So inspirational!!
LaTanya says
Great job keia!!! Keep up the good work!
T says
Congrats, you look Fab!!! I wanted to know if you don’t mind sharing is how did you get your arms lean and strong after such a huge weight loss? And your skin looks great too!~Blessings~
Dana says
Wow,you look amazing!!! I have a question for you. When you were counting calories how many calories a day did you eat to lose weight?
Bree says
WOW…you look awesome. Keep up the good work!
Talulazoeapple says
Great job. I am writing down my food intake. Measuring my portions. Its the counting calories that I find a bit more cumbersome. You are a definitely an inspiration to try!
FabEllis says
You look fabulous!
kathy(keia mom) says
I am very proud of you and i know that your weigh loss story is very real i seen u go through gaining over 100 pounds n also seen your dedication in losing it all. Im very proud.