Today’s featured weight loss success story: Proud Delta Sigma Theta soror, Nekita lost 145 pounds with the help of Weight Watchers and by working out. Here is what she shared with us:
“On September 8, 2008, I joined Weight Watchers weighing in at 288 pounds. In September 2009, I had lost 110 pounds and was weighing 178 pounds. In the midst of that, I had my second daughter causing me to gain 85 pounds back but then have a major come back with diet and exercise. I hit my goal weight in March of 2012 weighing in at 143 pounds for a total of 145 total lost, which I am still maintaining.
I decided to start my journey to a healthier me for a number of reasons. At 24 years of age, I had high blood pressure and had reached a weight of 288 pounds. I’ve always loved to eat, but my love for food was making it physically impossible to enjoy playing and riding roller coasters with my daughter, traveling by plane due to seating size restriction, or even just walking a flight of stairs without taking a break. After suffering much of the humiliation of not being physically able to enjoy life and being at risk for so many diseases mentioned by the doctor, I decided to make the commitment to change my life.
Living a healthy lifestyle has been no walk in the park. There are good days and most definitely there are the challenging days. Working out and changing the way I eat is no longer a chore just to lose weight, but it has now become a part of my life which motivates me to carry out this habit throughout my daily life. My advice to others would be if you fall try to pick yourself back up again and start fresh; every day is a new day. Take it one day at a time, and set small goals along the way instead of looking at the ultimate goal. Try not to look at being healthy as a diet which is temporary, but as a lifestyle change that will take time. Always have the “I can attitude” and be willing to try new things.
Arc says
You look great!!! How did you like weight watchers? And how did you lose all that extra skin?
keyra says
I did weight watchers n there’s no extra skin if you exercise while losing weight………….You tone as you… That’s the good thing.. No surgeries has to b done .. You would join or go . Your, first meeting is free… No obligations to join. Good, luck
Amanda says
Congrats soror you are an inspiration !
Pearl Massey says
Congratulations and thanks for sharing your journey of a major lifestyle change the old fashion way.
Sheneta says
Congrats on your weight loss! Its a healthy lifestyle living for all us trying to lose weight and maintain afterwards. I’m current pushing my way through, dropping lb. after lb. and oz. I’m focus I did it before and I’ll do it all over again. CONGRATS AGAIN AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!!!!
Carmen says
OO-OOOP Soror! I am happy for you. I will be joining you soon this this journey. I had the surgery 3 years ago, but still “in the middle of the process,” and will make it through.
Natasha says
You look good keep up good work u are looking good. Have made me realize I can be back what I was before 130 before I had a car accident in 1998 was in hospital yil jan. 1999. Even though dr. Claim I have thyroid problems. Thanks for that testimony.
Terri says
You go SOROR!!!!!!!!!!! You look Delta amazing.
angela says
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR STORY I AM ON MY WAY TO ITS HARD BUT I GIVING IT ALL I GOT
Herneika says
Fantastic job Soror! You look amazing! OOO-OOOP!
sherry says
Way to go and keep at it.
Michelle says
You go Soror! Proud of you. I began my journey 4 weeks ago and I have lost 13.2 pounds so far! It is not easy, but well worth it! Keep up the great job! You look fantastic!
Stacey King says
Congrats Soror! You are an awesome inspiration.
Debra Ann says
YEAH ~ So proud of you and so proud to be on the journey too. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work – love the advice about attitude! YEAH ~
Kim Monroe says
Congratulations Soror! What a great success story!
candi says
Soror, you look fierce!!! You are definitely an inspiration as I’m on my journey to weight loss as well.
Nikki says
Go soror! You look gorgeous! Congratulations on your weight-loss success!
Joi @ Rx Fitness Lady says
You always suck me in with these soror posts:)
Good job Nekita! Congratulations on successfully transitioning with weight watchers. You look beautiful!!!
Maya says
YOU GO SOROR!!!! You look FABULOUS, and have motivated me today. 🙂 I love your inspirational message…everything you said is sooooo true. Thank you! OO-OOP!
Dray Widema says
Soror you look fabulous. I too am on that journey for a healthier lifestyle and has lost over 120 lbs. You can’t stop a determined Delta! Happy Founders Day!
Talulazoeapple says
An amazing transformation. I am glad you mentioned that it takes TIME and is a lifestyle.
Great job!!
Annie says
Great job Soror!!!!!! Looking good!!!