Let’s show some BWLW love to Tiara. She lost 31 pounds and is sharing a progress report with us about the last 4 years of her journey to greater health and weight loss. I love her transparency! Here is what she shared with us about her journey:
Hello my name is Tiara. I want to first start out by telling you THE STRUGGLE IS REAL!! It has taken me about 4 years to lose 31 pounds. My heaviest weight was 268 pounds back in 2009. I didn’t realize how big I actually was until I saw a video of myself. I was disgusted at what I saw. I decided it was time to get my weight down. I have gone through ups and downs. I tried Weight Watchers and lost a few pounds. Held a biggest loser contest at work and came in 2nd place. The latest thing I did was the Shred diet book. I stopped frying food, changed my bread to whole wheat and started drinking fat free or reduced fat lactose free milk about 3 years ago (small changes). I also decided to get a gym membership. I have been in the 230’s since 2012 and keep fluctuating the same 5 lbs. I am now at 237 lbs. I try to drink a lot of water but still can’t seem to stop drinking some other type of drink at least twice a day. I’m in and out of the gym but have started going more recently. Zumba and Body Pump are 2 of the classes I have been attending. I am far from where I want to be but I will get there. I just wanted some of you that are struggling to stay motivated to know that you are not alone. No matter how long your transformation is taking, DON”T GIVE UP. I know I’m not.
Rhonda Allen says
Thank you for this. I admire all of these stories, but I admire yours the most because it seems the MOST REAL and the one that I can relate to the most!!! I admire your determination and your zeal. Thank you for being an inspiration.
carla cody says
I’m so happy to see this post. All the others are also good, but this one is me, totally. in and out of the gym, this post is what I needed to see. She’s staying the course, so will I. #consistencyisthekey
Carin says
Tiara,I am having the same problem. I have been in Weight Watchers for years. I run, do Zumba , lift weights. I ran ten races last year. My doctors have given me all types of hormone tests and cannot figures out. I lost 39lbs and have been losing and gaining the same five pounds for the last two years.