Weight loss story of the day: Tinisha lost 140 pounds and is now diabetes free. She went from 283 pounds to 143 pounds with exercise and changing her eating habits. Read her story:
“Hello Everybody!! My name is Tinisha!!! I wanted to share my story!!! In 2004, I was struggling with diabetes. My weight use go up and down and I couldn’t lose the weight. Between 2004 and 2010, I weighed 260-283 pounds and was in the size 22 clothes. Iwas always sad and depressed because I wanted to lose weight but couldnt lose the weight. In 2008, I started to have problems with my diabetes and was in and out the hospital. I couldnt control my sugar. Again, I tried everything to lose weight and it wouldnt come off. In 2009, I got pregnant and I was high risk case, going to the doctor appointments 3 times a week. So, after I had my baby in 2010 I decided I wanted to make a change. I started to lose weight, eating right, working out and also gave up a lot of stuff I was eating and stuck to my diet.
I changed my eating habits by changing my portion sizes. No pop, no juice, just water. I ate more vegetables, fruit and lean food. Meat wise, I eat chicken, fish, turkey. I don’t eat red meat I also cut out a lot of other foods. I don’t eat candy, sweets or fast foods!! My exercise was I did a lot of walking and also joined a gym. I walk outside 3 times a week and do workouts at home with workout DVDs. My blessing was to have a healthy lifestyle and to be diabetes free since March 2013. That’s my blessing. As of today, I weigh 143 pounds and I’m in a size 6 or 7 in clothes. I’m very proud of my self!!!”
Chrystal says
You are not diabetes free. YOU ARE STILL DIABETIC. If you don’t believe me than ask an ENDOCRINOLOGIST. There is no such condition is curing your diabetes from weight loss. When a person is first diagnosed with diabetes their pancreas is functioning at less than 50%. Pancreas does not regenerate itself like skin and hair. What you have done is with the weigh loss and other healthy changes is found a way to work with in the limits of the poorly functioning pancreas. Your pancreas is not at 100%. This is a common misconception among folks to think because they are in a healthier state they have cured their diabetes. Because you are healthier you will not show common symptoms. You are still diabetic because your pancreas is still functioning at less than 50%. If you don’t believe me than go back to the same habits that made you diabetic and see if you glucose levels drop to under 140 mg/dL after 2 hours or if the same signs don’t show up. How do I know this????? I AM A TYPE 2 DIABETIC and I am extremely learned on the topic as well as apart of several online communities for diabetics
t smith says
CONGRATS ON YOUR WEIGHT LOSS.(I DON’T EVEN KNOW YOU BUT..).REMEMBER SOME PEOPLE CAN GET A LITTLE EDUCATED ON HEALTH ISSUES AND WANT TO CORRECT STATEMENTS THAT ARE MADE..BUT HAS SO MUCH PRIDE WHERE THEY CAN’T BE HAPPY FOR YOU AND YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS…NOT ONCE DID THIS PERSON MENTION..ALL THE THINGS THAT YOU CHANGED TO CONTROL YOUR DIABETES, BUT RATHER FOCUS ON YOU STATING YOU NO LONGER HAVE DIABETES..I’M SO GLAD WHEN GOD CALLS US..HE WILL NOT ONLY LOOK AT THE BAD WE HAVE DONE,,HE WILL ALSO JUDGE US ON THE GOOD.TINISHA GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR HATERS ..KEEP SMILING 🙂
Simone says
Well said!
Angela Harris says
What a negative response if she feel like she’s diabetic free than she is you can tear down a persons self esteem easily with the words you speak. You are a very and negative and insensitve person I hope you don’t have kids to encourage with negativity like that. Thats my cousin my family and I refuse to let someone like you tear her down. Get a life.
ej says
Your story is awesome! We have alot in common, I’m a diabetic and became a mom in 2010. Congratulations on your success!
lori says
I`m happy for you.
Denise says
Congratulations on your new healthy body.
Chrystal, diabetes is defined by the blood glucose level. Diabetes type 2 is mostly caused by obesity. Losing weight does eliminate diabetes. Of course if she gains back the weight the diabetes will come back.
Kidneys can function with 10% of it’s power.
Saundra says
I’m proud of u as well. Very inspiring!
Tammy says
Congrats Tinisha…u look amazing….
Amber says
Amazing story and truly inspiring!!!
Earlice Harris says
Congratulations !!!! Outstanding Job much continued Success on your Weight Management …..:)
Stacie Thomas says
God can deliver and heal us from ANYTHING! Crystal never put God inside a box because He is so much BIGGER and GREATER than that! Tinisha you look GREAT and you have accomplished a wonderful task! “If God be for us, who or what can be against us.” I am truly inspired by your accomplishment and it further let;s me know that “WE CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS US.”
Virginia Allen says
I’m type 2 diabetic and was told by my Dr that if I lose weight it’s possible I won’t have to take shots 4x a day I’m working hard to lose weight
I congratulate you for your weight loss success looking great
Theresa says
Tanisha, nothing can stop the person with the right mental attitude from achieving a goal; and nothing on earth can help the person with the wrong mental attitude. Your attitude determines your altitude. You are doing a great job and have a beautiful smile, and a rocking body. Best wishes!!!