Nataisha lost over 200 pounds. She opted for gastric bypass weight loss surgery but the weight did not come off quickly. It has taken 7 years for her to release half of her weight. She says, “I don’t regret the strategy I took because I learned how to eat right and found what exercises work for me. My motivation was to live and not die.” She is now an avid runner and motivational health coach. Read more about her journey:
“I am a black women who has lost over 200 lbs. I am a certified personal trainer and I help other women reach their healthy goals. It has taken me 7 years to lose the weight and I don’t take my journey for granted. I’m just a willing vessel who knows the struggles of being morbidly obese. Hope my story encourages someone else not to give up. I started my journey in 2005. The second picture is from 2009, I had already lost 128 lbs. my start weight 408 and to date I’m 200 pounds or less. I no longer get on the scale.
I was overweight my entire childhood and most of my adulthood years. It wasn’t until I decided to do something about my current situation for change to occur. In 2005, I decided to have the gastric bypass weight loss surgery thinking it would get me to my desired result. Well, God had another plan for me. It has taken my seven years to get to half my weight. The quick fixes don’t work and they are not meant for everybody. I don’t regret the strategy I took because I learned how to eat right and found what exercises work for me. My motivation was to live and not die. The road I was traveling was destruction and I was heading straight to death. I didn’t have any ailments but if I didn’t get my weight under control I would not live to see my boys become men. I learned how to eat clean by eating plant based foods and found that running and strength training worked for me. I have ran 2 marathons, 3 half marathons, 5Ks and 10Ks. I instruct boot camp classes outside because I believe in all body workouts. Although it took me 7 years to lose the weight, God broke up the rocky foundation and began to build a solid foundation on love, confidence, motivation, support, and encouragement. Toward the end of my journey I became a certified personal trainer aka motivational health coach for others. My program is Size Healthy and this program helps improve the quality of life by developing the mind through physical fitness, education and healthy lifestyle changes. When I was trying to lay aside the weight, no one told me it was a mental journey. They just said eat this and don’t eat that and exercise; that’s it. I not only provide the physical aspect of losing weight but the mental aspects as well in my program. I teach lifestyle changes and not diets. My highest weight was 408lbs and I am currently 200lbs. Success is not built on a feel good moment! It is attainable through our actions. Thank you for listening.”
~Nataisha Ramirez
Founder of Size Healthy LLC
Motivational Health Coach
Instagram: sizehealthy
christy thomas says
I had the sleeve surgery, Nov.28 2012 i have lost 66lbs in 6 months, it is very slow, i have a back injury and have not been able to do pretty much any physical activity, i eat pretty good the doc thinks i should eat more calories buy if i eat more than 650 per day i gain, for about 95% i eat on track, protein, meats, low cal. Vegies, dark salad greens, i had back surgery 8 weeks ago and don’t feel much better buy they say it’s a slow recovery, can you give me any advice to help drop lbs healthy ways that i can do without exercise? I’m hoping to star physical therapy I’m June, what an i doing wrong, i started at 266lbs today 199 lbs, my highest in life WAs 336 .lbs
Nataisha Ramirez says
Christy you have to trust the process. There isn’t much you can do due to your back injury so continue to eat healthy because you are doing great in that area. Slow is the new fast so use this time to find you and learn about you so the weight doesn’t come back. This would be a great opportunity for you to start journaling; if you are not doing it already
Janice M. St.Marthe says
I too had the weight lose surgery in 1983 but now I’m in my fifty an had a sit back, I had knee surgery in January an can’t get this weight off me, I’m trying so hard but it seem like I’m getting bigger I really don’t know what to do please if one of you can help or give a litter support i’ll be so gratful, thanks so much for your help……
Nataisha Ramirez says
Hi Janice sorry to hear about your knee but you are still winning! You want to start with your food intake. What are you eating? As for exercises, you want to do e revises that take the pressure off your knee so walking is good because it will strengthen the knee. Light exercises but 80% eating and 20% exercise. I would love to talk with you and help you get back on track. Have a great day.
YOUnique Design,
Nataisha
Size Healthy
Rhakeema says
Can you please help me I just had the surgery having a hard time…
z says
You look great!!!!
Cherronr R. Wilson says
You look amazing, keep up the good work
Alisha Shell says
U look amazing…and ur story is so inspirational…
Munaruwa says
Congrats its motivational!
Altheda says
So glad you shared your journey. I too had the gastric bypass back in 2009 and I am now experiencing weight gain. For some of us, weight is a lifelong issue and we have to be aggressive with our approach. I am inspired to ‘get it together’ so that I can get the 15 lbs. I’ve gained off and another 20 lbs. as well.
Kenyetta Rumph says
Congratulations!! U look amazing!! Keep up the good work!!
marlena says
I’m saving your before and after this IS motivating.
Lakesha says
You are a true inspiration, continue to let God use you. Job well done and you are so right it is a mental aspect associated with weight.
Sherry Henderson says
U look AMAZING. ..I’m sure you feel that way as well. Congrats!
Tangela Gooch says
This is an awesome inspiration. I need serious help with eating healthier…
cillaruth says
You look great. I too had gastric bypass surgery in 2011. My highest weight was 450+. Since surgery I have been able to lose 125. But within the last year I have gained back 30 pounds!!!!!!. I have had a lot of things go on within this year but the am just not happy with myself! Because I no longer have insurance the doctor or life coaches refuse to see or even refer my to someone else that may see me. Most doctors do not like to go behind other doctors. So if you can offer any kind of help it would be greatly helpful! Thank you so much for taking the time to read this.
Rosa says
You are a treu inspiration. Bless from Rotterdam, The Netherlands
jennifer says
I’ve tried everything I know its my food because I do exercise. You said you learned how to eat can you tell me what to eat? What is plant based foods? Thank you