Today’s featured weight loss success story: Letia lost 59 pounds.
I am 25 years old, and after years and years of diets i just gave up. High cholesterol and borderline diabetic, I couldn’t play with my kids and my knees hurt when I walked. My husband loved me but I did not love myself. Well, the way I looked anyway. I had a stroke which was caused by my high cholesterol and many other things. I’m sure by the grace of God I am here to see my kids but I knew that God gave me another chance and I needed to take full advantage. How could I die from being overweight. I felt it was selfish. We are all human. We are all people and we all can win this battle. Nothing happened overnight, it took alot of praying and restraint and support and even if you don’t have a support system you and God is all you need. I made myself a cut off time for food. I stopped eating when I felt full. I found alternatives to my fast food and snacks. I never knew how much i enjoyed fruit and veggies. I joined a gym.
I was a person that did not like breakfast but I realized I snacked a lot in between because I skipped breakfast. I started including breakfast into a daily habit then I would have a snack. I stopped eating out for lunch which saved money and calories. I started drinking 64oz of water or more a day and making a cut off time of 8pm for dinner for snacks. I had to figure out what I liked. I used a website called hungrygirl.com which replaces your favorite fast food and makes it into a healthy meal. That was a life saver because a lot of times on diets we cut everything out and then we become miserable. I brought smaller plates for the house instead of the huge dinner plates I would pile food on. I eat basically baked meats no beef no pork. If I want flavor I will use crystal light. When I eat my meals I drink water before. I always eat my protein first then veggies then starch if I have any and when I feel full I stop. I exercise 3-4 days a week weights are 2 of those days cardio are the others everyday. I think about me having a stroke and it motivates me to push and never give up and go back to my old habits. I have lost 59 pounds.
Sunshinestlmo says
What an inspirational story! CONGRATULATIONS! And I love how you are very specific about the changes you made. Thank you!
Cyn says
So glad you survived your stroke. You have done a great job at getting healthy. Thanks for the inspiration.
Mable says
Congratulations, Letia. I am a 56 year old women and I am so glad you decided to do this for yourself at 25 years old. Trust me: the good habits you have developed today will keep you healthy the rest of your life. I always did it the quick way and am struggling right now to get to where you are now. Keep up the good work and remember God will always answer your prayers.
Ange says
Good for you and a very inspirational story! I will go to that website and see what I can do for me! I have the osteoarthritis in both knees with one replaced and the other one bone on bone, diabetes, and just had surgery for breast cancer, the kind that is fueled by estrogen and my doctor told me to lose the fat since it stores estrogen. My knees hurt all of the time but at 280…I am surprised that they just haven’t given out! Thanks for sharing your story and motivating me.
You really look good!
Gena Jackson says
What a wonderful story! Excellent work. I am going to checkout hungry girl.com
Belinda Thompson says
Good Job! You look great and I know you feel extremely healthy. You are a true inspiration for me while I’m on my way to changing my bad eating habits.
Lisa Jackson says
Awesome! Thank you so much for the inspiration, a great read to start off the new year right! Be blessed!
kmn says
Awesome!
Keep up the good work!
cat carmon says
Keep u good work.
Stacey Ames says
Very inspiring……..keep up the good work.
cw says
congrats on the weight loss and also for over coming your stroke.
DEB says
VERY INSPIRING,GOD BLESS YOU …………..I’VE TRIED EVERYTHING READING YOUR STORY IS VERY INSPIRING
curbreia parks says
You look good GOD blessed you,you survived a stoke and your story will inspire others:-)
Latoya L Jenkins says
That is a wonderful story. God bless you and congratulations. You look great.
Lauren says
That you did this for your kids ensures that it will stay off. They have to be proud of you. Congrats
Davina says
Wonderful job 🙂
Kenya says
Thanks for helping to motivate me this morning. Incredible success story!!!
Chanel W says
What a inspiring story to readthe first day of the New Year.How long did it take you to lose the weight? Thanks for including the website in your story it to will help with thisweight loss joirneu. You look amazing keep up the good work.
Kinita says
Thank you for sharing my daughter and I trying to lose weight I feel the same about if I don’t get healthy I may have a heartattack or stroke, thank you for the inspiration
Felicia says
congratulations… truly the motivation I need…
Velma Queen says
Congratulations Letia, you look great. Thanks for information it gives me a lot of good ideas to help with my diet I’m starting. Pray for me I need to loose at least 50lbs. I’m gonna try
my hardest.
Melissa says
Congratulations! Way to go on taking charge of your health! God Bless!
Cherron says
Keep up the good work you look great.
Cathy says
Awesome Testimony, thank you for sharing it as it truly was an inspiration and motivation!!!!
Sandra says
So glad that you are here to tell your story! And, it is a great one! Keep up the good work. Best wishes
Jae says
Congrats Letia – you have done a wonderful job.
Natovia says
Thank you for the information! How long did it take if you don’t mind me asking?
Audrey says
Congratulations!!! You are such an inspiration. I truly hope I can accomplish some weight loss. Reading all the stories are motivational but I just can’t quite get the right mindset to do it. Pray My Strength.
Danielle says
Fantastic… You look great… How long did it take you?
monica says
Hey letia, what an amazing story i have a question though what was your before and after Weight?
Missy says
Way to go. You look so healthy and happy. As you can see your story is still inspiring more women each day. Keep it moving lady.