Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Lorna lost 106 pounds in 6 months. Motivated by a diabetes diagnosis and wanting to live a long life for her child, Lorna is on a journey to lose over 200 pounds total. Here is what she shared about her weight loss journey…
My weight loss journey started on August 2014. I was diagnosed with diabetes and it really scared me. I’m a 38 year old mom of a 8 year old and I wasn’t going to allow food to separate me from my daughter early. My starting weight was 461 pounds.
I started walking about a mile a day and eventually made it to 4-5 miles a day with the help of my sister, friends and family. Also, I just started doing Zumba twice a week. I stopped eating fast food! My daughter and I still eat out but only at places that have fresh food, like Subway, Waba Grill, El Polo Loco, etc. I still watch my portion sizes, and get kids meals.
To date, I have lost 106 pounds in 6 months with healthy eating and exercising 5 to 6 days a week. I’m not at my goal which is 235 pounds (don’t want to be skinny just healthy). My diabetes and high blood pressure are now reversed and that is best part.
I also joined a phenomenal support group of women on Facebook that want to lose 100 lbs in 2015. Several of the women already have lost that much weight before joining the group in January 2015. I love reading your stories on Facebook as well and I have found so many women to relate to. It truly is a blessing to the black weight loss community.
Instagram: @Sassybosslady726
Margot Evans says
Lorna is my sister and I have seen her go through this transition and she has been such a motivation to me and so many others. She has always been happy but now I can see a different kind of happiness on her eyes. I am so proud of her. Keep up the good work.
Deja says
Go figure!
Ajima Jackson says
Responding to some questions about the 6 month time frame: Sometimes people with significant weight to lose experience fast weight loss at the beginning of their journey. Here’s more info on that. http://www.livestrong.com/article/406097-why-do-overweight-people-lose-weight-faster/
Tee says
Amen! This is truly inspiring. I dont have a doubt in my mind that will make it to 235 pounds. My sister sent me this great article http://upcominghealth.com/maintain-weight-loss/ and it seems straight forward. I would love to know if Lorna did any of those steps.
Vanessa says
Here I am trying to lose my first 10# and you have loss 106 in 6 months!! You are definitely my Shero! That’s an amazing testimony so happy for you. Thank you for the inspiring story. I sent a request to your Instagram and hopefully this will help me stay focused. Amazing example for your daughter and so many of us
Liz Jackson says
Try the eating for your Blood Type by Dr. Peter D’Adamo, be blessed and highly favored of the Lord JESUS !!
Sharla says
She has started a fire in me to start losing weight. u
Ari says
Congratulations!!! I love seeing people make the seemingly impossible become possible. You are such a motivation! If you don’t mind, what is the name of the support group of women trying to lose 100 pounds in 2015?
Lovie Wilcox says
I would also like to join your support group, what is the name of your group?.
deena says
i was wondering the same thing