Before and After of the Day: Tenisha lost 68 pounds after a divorce. She has seen improvement in a number of health issues she suffered from. This sister even grew her own food! Now that is a lifestyle change! Here is what she shared with us:
“Hi my name is Tenisha Baker. I started my weight loss journey in January 2012. I did it for health reasons and to look and feel better. I had just came out of a nineteen year marriage. I found out that he cheated on me with a co-worker and didn’t want to be married anymore, but he wanted me to stay for financial reasons. Needless to say I left with my six children and hoped for the better.
Before my transformation I had many health problems. I was severely asthmatic and always on steroids. I was hyper allergic to almost everything. I suffered with IBS, Alopecia areata, CHRONIC UTI, vitamin D deficiency, and more.
After leaving my husband, I started eating right. I began growing my own vegetables in a garden and ate from it. I grew cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, spinach and different types of lettuce. I also embraced exercising at home. I spent $0.00 dollars at a gym because I could not afford it or find the time to get there and still be a mom. I also ran in my neighborhood.
I’m excited to say that I am 68 pounds lighter with all medical problems disappearing except the alopecia. I’m happy, beautiful and healthy by my and my doctors standards. My doctor has also asked me to talk to her patients too. Women should never give up on themselves. Put all of your excuses away. [Btw, I’m now in love too…]”
march pisces says
you go girl!!!!!
i do believe you just inspired to start my own garden.
congrats and much success on your continued journey!
Tenisha says
Thank you .. Its just empowering .. I shared it to hopefully uplift and encourage others..
Serenity says
Damn! I can see why he didn’t want to leave. an order for child support for 6 kids has to be intense.
But you look great. He’s mad he’s gone for other reasons…
Earlice Harris says
Tenisha, You have done an Awesome and have given me much hope with some medical problems myself it can be done….Thank you much continued Success and Congrats on your new Relationship !!!!! Can’t Keep a Good Woman Down 🙂
vanessa says
Congratulations! Way to take your life back and create an even greater one. Wishing you great success with your healthy journey and new love.
Cherron R. Wilson says
I’m proud of you, keep up the good work.
Karli says
Tenisha…That ex-husband of yours needs to kick his OWN ass. You grew your own food, raised and managed six kids, and looked that good before AND after weight loss?? You just better go, girl! (Excuse me, make that WOMAN because only a grown and sexy WOMAN could overcome all that and still have the strength to hold her head up and smile like that!) Please know that you are a phenomenal WOMAN and there are greener pastures ahead. God Bless and please keep us updated!
Amalah says
Great job! You look great….and growing your own veggies is wonderful, I wish I were able to. You are a true super sister inspiration. God bless you & your kids.