After a bad breakup, stress and depression resulted in weight gain, which eventually began to impact her health. She decided to have VSG surgery and she has no regrets.
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Nardia lost 43 pounds
Getting in shape after her fourth child was very challenging. In 2023, she decided to overhaul everything, her diet, sleep, activity levels, and stress management. Her transformation has been physical, mental, and emotional.
BWLW’s December 2022 Challenge
BWLW’s December 2022 Challenge. Let’s focus on self-care this month.
Marissa lost 27 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Marissa lost 27 pounds. This busy School Psychologist, wife, and mom wanted to be healthier, have more energy, and change her eating habits. With help from her coach, she learned the power of macros, intermittent fasting, accountability, and above all, consistency.
Jennifer lost 78 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Jennifer lost 78 pounds. Last year she was furloughed, sitting home, and stress eating daily. When she began to feel terrible, she went to the doctor and was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in September 2020. With her health and her family in mind, she decided it was time to make fitness and nutrition a top priority.
Carla lost 26 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Carla lost 26 pounds. Her wake-up call came last year when she had heart palpitations due to stress and caffeine and landed in the ER. Determined to be a healthy mom for her kids, she changed her eating habits and set a goal for 8-10K steps per day.
Mimi lost 65 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Mimi lost 65 pounds. Being in college, dealing with stress, and going out more led to binge eating and low self-esteem. In Summer 2019, she adopted a low-carb lifestyle and began working out 3-5 days a week.
Jennifer lost 74 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Jennifer lost 74 pounds. After getting divorced and working at a very stressful job, she gained almost 70 pounds. Getting a pre-diabetes diagnosis in 2018 gave her the wake-up call she needed to change her life and get healthy for herself and her children.
Rasheedah lost 100 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Rasheedah lost 100 pounds. In 2018, she experienced depression after the loss of her only granddaughter. In addition to this, a work-related injury left her unable to workout. Despite these life challenges, she was able to overcome and get results.
Shanta lost 65 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Shanta lost 65 pounds by transforming her mindset and her habits. As her life evolved through the years with marriage, completing her doctorate, working as a clinical pharmacist, and raising three kiddos, she experienced significant weight gain. She shared with us the steps she took to release the weight.
