Let’s show some BWLW love to this sista! Taliea lost 58 pounds, going from 287 to 229 pounds. Here is what she shared with us:
“I am not ashamed to show my before picture. This is one of the few before photos that I have, because I hated taking pictures. I didn’t want to face the fact that I was HUMONGOUS! It was my way of refusing to accept my reality…I am obese! In the picture on the left, I was a hefty 287 lbs, give or take a few. I realized I needed to get off my ass, and get healthy, or I was probably going to die of a heart attack. Period!
Although I’ve come a long way in a few years, I know I still have more to go. I’ve fallen off the wagon a few times, but I kept pushing on, and am closer than ever to MY goal weight (I’m sure medical books would want to argue with the number I’ve picked).
I never set out to become anyone’s inspiration; I simply sought to inspire myself. (I do have a small support system, and appreciate everything they’ve done to encourage me.) Throughout my journey, I have had a few people message me that they’ve started their own weight loss transformations because they’d seen me post about mine. Just last night, I received a message from a very dear friend of mine, who told me, again, how much I’ve inspired her, and it brought tears to my eyes (y’all know I’m an emotional wimp, anyway).
I said all that, and posted a “before and after,” to say that anything is possible if you really set your mind to it. As cliche as that statement is, it’s 100% true! I’ve got people calling the elliptical machine “the devil” because of how much I mention “the devil” in my workout posts. I seriously loathe that piece of equipment, but, if it weren’t for the time that everyday I spend on it, I would quit. I’m challenging myself and continuing to lose weight.
I just wanted to share a little piece of me. Oh, the picture on the right is me at 229 lbs. Yes, I’m definitely still considered “obese,” by medical standards (height to weight ratio, etc) but I’m no longer “morbidly obese.”
It took me realizing where I was to appreciate where I am. Progress!”
Michelle says
Great job!!!! Keep going.
taliea says
Thank you!
Saundra says
I’ll make it short and sweet: Get it girl! Do the damn thing and thanks for sharing!
taliea says
Thank you!
aquonette white says
You look wonderful, you are an inspiration. !
taliea says
Thank you!
Margaret says
Wow today was da day i felt lyk giving up, i hav bn doing 2 smoothies n a meal n me n my husband spent da weekend together n we ate n i didnt stick to my diet n i felt defeated n u hav inspired me to.keep going i promise u thank u for telln ur story u really helped me.Keep up da awsome work n u look great n u r beautiful!!!
taliea says
Thank you! Please don’t give up! When I tell you I’ve fallen off many times, it’s the truth! But, when you fall down 7 times, you get up 8!
Neicy says
All I have to say is: You look great cuzzo!! This is my cousin whom I love dearly!! She is as beautiful on the inside as well as the outside. So proud of you. You are truly an inspiration to everyone!!
taliea says
I love you, too, cuz’n! I hope to see y’all, again, soon. If not in the next couple of months, then definitely at the reunion!
lauren says
Don’t worry about the medical books and their numbers. Focus on your blood pressure and cholesterol. I’m not trying to be skinny, I want to be healthy.
taliea says
I agree! 🙂
Earlice Harris says
Very Inspiring Story and THANK YOU for bringing realization to this Weight Loss Struggle for me I want nothing more than to be Healthy you have Inspired me to keep getting back up and giving it all I have…
taliea says
Thank you, and good luck on your journey!
Cherron R. Wilson says
You’ve done great and you will do even greater. Stay focused and keep up the good work.
taliea says
Thank you!!