Update December 2013 – Sherlonda wrote in to share that her total weight loss is now 139 pounds. Her abs are SHOWING and she has muscles! YESSSSS, Diva! She did that! Here is what she shared with us about her body and lifestyle transformation:
“Hi my name is Sherlonda Tyrus and you featured me back in April 2013. I wanted to send an update to my journey. I started my journey November, 2011, the day before Thanksgiving. I was 325 pounds and I was tired. My daughter who was a senior in high school, was my motivation when I started my journey. She wanted to lose weight for prom. So we started attending jcjonesbootcamp.com, my 4 daughters and I, at 5:30 am on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I was finally tired of being unhealthy and out of shape. I had to do it for myself this time. Determination, commitment to self, and no looking back has brought me this far. Although my daughters don’t get up in the mornings with me anymore, I still go 5 days a week. I’m almost at my goal but still have lots of work to do. It’s not easy but can be done one change at a time. It’s a lifestyle change, not a diet or fad. This is my new life. You won’t find time…you have to make it. I lost the weight by changing my diet. I stopped eating fast food and started cooking at home. I eat meals every 3-4 hours. No pop or other drinks, just water, water, and water.”
Original Post – April 2013
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Sherlonda lost 98 pounds. “I started my journey November, 2011. I am 227 now but I was 325 lbs. and I was tired. My daughter who was a senior in high school, was my motivation when I started my journey. She wanted to lose weight for prom. So we started Bootcamp, my 4 daughters and I. 530am in the mornings Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I was finally tired of being unhealthy and out of shape. I had to do it for myself this time. Determination, commitment to self, and no looking back has brought me this far. Although my daughters don’t get up in the mornings with me anymore I still go 5 days a week. I’m almost at my goal but still have lots of work to do. It’s not easy but can be done one change at a time. It’s a lifestyle change, not a diet or fad this is my new life. You won’t find time you have to make it. And I lost the weight by changing my diet. I stop eating fast food and started cooking at home. Eating every 3-4 hours. No pop or other drinks water, water, and water.” 
Tracie says
Wow you go girl. You look wonderful keep it up.
michele says
Sherry! U LOOK FANTASTIC! I love your determination…and i’m right there with you Sis. I sent you a friend request via FB (i need some tips cuz i feel stuck). I hope to hear back. Until then, remain focused and blessed! Enjoy the rest of your life’s journey!
Nycole W. says
Very Motivational & you look FABULOUS!!
Carole Gist Stramler says
You are looking great but I know that you feel even better! Keep up the awesome work and focus…you are inspiring people you don’t even now. They need you…we need you to show up and bring your energy to the mix so together we all go higher.
By the way, is that the same top? It looks like a totally new top on you now! Congratulations! Go celebrate….give me 20 burpees! 🙂
Sherlonda says
Yes it is the same top. Lol not stretched out as much.
sharon f. says
How did you reduce your breast size during your weight loss journey. Hardest task, bc people say I will never loss these breast. I don’t want to do surgery to reduce them.
Rita Thomas says
wow you look great I really need to get started. I have at least 50lbs to loose. great job! hope I can get started soon
Rita Thomas says
wow you look great. I need to lose at least 50 lbs. I can’t seem to get motivated. You are an inspiration. great job!
meesh says
I’m doin zumba its has made a very big difference in the pounds I’m loosing even tho its only been a month and change I feel so much better and she is right u guys WATER WATER WATER ONLY!!!
Cherron says
Good work you look amazing
Sherlonda says
I attend http://www.jcjonesbootcamp.com in Detroit. He will soon like this week start Internet Bootcamp. Check the website out. This is where it happened for me.
Yolanda Caraballo says
wow ms sherlanda you look amazing stories like this get me motivated, cause i was never over weight and i am know and im trying to loss all the weight , and i know im going to to it , for me for my health .
Edena says
Wow!!! You look amazing. Today I wanted to quit but your story has inspired me and my sister I’m now on my way to the gym thanks for sharing. If you have any tips you’d like to share email me at emccoy49@gmail.com
Legina Green says
Unlike others, you said something that caught my eye, ” one change at a time”. I think these words mean something because so many times, people want to change so many things at once when we haven’t focused on the main one yet. Thank you and its now my time. You look great.
MIchelel says
So proud of you, and very happy for you that you found what worked for you for the long run. I really appreciate you sharing, because it motivates me, you are a good role model!!! Keep up the good(i should say great)job 🙂 #teamsherlonda
michelle g wilson says
Im so excited for you. I want to get started with a program, I just dont know where to start. Please help me.
Shawn says
You look fabulous… Keep up the great work…
Shawn says
You look fabulous… Keep up the great work…
malinee farmer says
Amazing!!
CYNTHIA HASKIN says
Hi Shalonda, I ran across your pictures on the internet and couldn’t believe it was you.!!! Hope you remember me. I met you years ago doing Girl Scouts. You are such an inspiration. Please contact me, I am on a journey, too, (as you say) but my success is stalled and nothing like you. I need a little guidance. Cynthia