Joi lost 67 pounds. She is an airline pilot and a member of Sisters of the Skies. When she began her transformation journey two years ago, she’d recently lost her mother to stage 4 ovarian cancer. She was also battling postpartum depression and the weight she gained during pregnancy. She shared with us how she took action to create a healthy and active life.
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Sharice lost 126 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Sharice lost 126 pounds. A pre-diabetes diagnosis motivated her to change her lifestyle. She quit junk food and started researching nutrition and the keys to a healthy diet. Working out 5-6 days a week was also part of her plan.
Michelle lost 33 pounds
Michelle lost 33 pounds by watching what she eats and working out. She began her weight loss journey after being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in 2019. She didn’t want to have to prick her finger every day to monitor her blood sugar. Despite some ups and downs, she is determined to reach her goals.
Amber lost 128 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Amber lost 128 pounds. From a very young age, she has been on the weight loss rollercoaster. After her troubled marriage ended, she had time to reflect on all the trauma she’d experienced, the failed attempts at weight loss, and the self-love she deserves. With her health as her primary motivation, she decided to have Gastric Sleeve surgery and begin a new phase of life.
Auni lost 30 pounds
Auni lost 30 pounds. After giving birth to her son, she struggled to adjust to motherhood, being a college student, moving cross country, and her husband’s deployment. In the midst of all that, she realized that she needed to prioritize her happiness, health, and fitness.
Mide lost 86 pounds/39kg
Transformation of the Day: Mide lost 86 pounds/39kg. Since childhood, she has been dieting and trying to lose weight. Eventually, she got fed up with the weight loss rollercoaster. At the end of 2019, she decided to focus on creating a healthier lifestyle through exercise and eating a balanced diet that includes all food groups.
Marquita lost 57 pounds
Marquita lost 57 pounds by focusing on lifestyle change instead of dieting. She is 6’7″ and a mom to three girls. She found success by joining a Christian weight loss program and practicing intermittent fasting.
JaQueen lost 54 pounds
Transformation of the Day: JaQueen lost 54 pounds. She was dealing with hormonal imbalances, fibroids, unresolved trauma, and binge eating. In August 2019, she decided to let go of her excuses and fully commit to a lifestyle change. She embraced a Raw Vegan lifestyle, worked out consistently, and developed the discipline she needed to achieve these results.
Nilza lost 65 pounds
Nilza lost 65 pounds. She gained a significant amount of weight during her pregnancy. After giving birth, she struggled to release the weight, hitting a plateau. In October 2019, she joined a fitness challenge that provided the guidance she needed to transform her body and her mindset.
Tashika lost 142 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Tashika lost 116 pounds by making every day count. She totally changed her eating habits and walked several miles each day to get results. With prayer, consistency, and a made-up mind, she made it happen.
