Today’s featured weight loss success story: Nicole lost 58 pounds with Weight Watchers and Black Girls Run.
Here is what she had to say about her weight loss:
“I’ve lost 58lbs. I’m all about lifestyle change. With a healthy diet (joined Weight Watchers) and exercise (joined Black Girls Run) I’ve been able to lose weight, inches, and maintain a healthy life. I have a long way to go to reach my goal, but I’m consistently pushing towards the mark and I know the end is in sight. With God, discipline, accountability, and a phenomenal support system, I have been able to break the changes of weight bondage.
I joined Weight watchers in January 2011 and they really help me to get my eating under control. I was amazed at how I thought I was eating healthy to find out I was eating 2-3 days worth of points in 1 day. No wonder I couldn’t lose weight. I became accountable for my eating by tracking my meals daily. I had to start planning my meals to stay successful. I now eat 6 times a day; breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner, snack. I also drink 1/2 my body weight in water. I eat more fruits and vegetables than I’ve ever eaten before. I cook my meals vs going out to eat like I use to. It’s been a total lifestyle change. I eat everything most ppl eat, the difference is portion control and I track everything. This helps me to see what’s working and what’s not. I only do sweets one day a week because I learned my body absorbs sugar and even though I can plan for them I’d rather have a piece of fruit instead. I exercise 5-6 days a week. 3 of those days I jog. I just started jogging May 2012. I did the couch to 5k program with BGR. my journey has been since 2008. I would lose weight and put it back on. But 2011 until now is where I found my breakthrough because of the combination of prayer, healthy diet, and exercise. I’ve learned that eating piece is so important. I went from a size 18 to a size 8 dress and size 10 in pants. I owe it to God. I decided to live and these platforms assisted me in reaching goals.”
Shelmira says
U r a BLACK GIRL THAT ROCKS!!
Gloria says
Congratulation on your success!
shelley says
Awesome story!
Marlene Hairston says
Thank you for ur story
AZURE says
Thank you. This has given me true encouragement.
Gwen says
You are truly an inspiration for anyone trying to lose weight. I’m so happy for you, I’m starting my journey tomorrow, I’ve done it before, but my problem is me keeping motivated to finish after I’ve lost a couple of pounds. I think I will also give W.W. a try again it worked for me in the past I just have to stick with it.
Whitney I. says
This is beautifully written, and very encouraging. I’m a hard worker, and I’ve always achieved whatever I set my mind to, except weight loss and maintenance. But I realized that I haven’t put in my weight loss journey. Now that I’ve found my missing piece, I have no doubt he will assist never the whole way through! God bless you and keep up the great work.
Jackie says
Nicole,
Love that you give God the Glory because you know who has been the one and only that has sustained you. I too know that is the reason for making progress on this journey. IT TOOK ME SO MANY ATTEMPTS TO REALIZE. Now I am on track and God is helping me get it done!! Peace and Blessings to You!!
My Faith says
Nicole, CONGRATULATIONS! I began my WW journey in 1/27/2011, and have in deed had some ups/downs…BUT GOD! I am 12lbs from my WW goal but 21 from my ultimate personal. All I can say again is, BUT GOD! You have encouraged me even more to keep going, moving, and doing so full speed ahead!
Thank you
Michele says
WOW!!!!!!!!!! keep up the good work.