Let’s show some love to Whitney who has lost 82 pounds. This lady of Zeta Phi Beta wrote to us to share how she pushed past the pounds and the pain of losing loved ones to obesity and began changing her life earlier this month. Here is her story:
“Hello, my name is Whitney. I stared my journey on Feb. 1st of this year at 490 pounds. I eat clean and workout everyday some times twice a day. I want to show the world it doesn’t matter the size, we can all get healthy.
I’m 26 Years old and embracing this new walk of fitness. After losing my grandmother and my mother in their early 40’s from obesity, I feared that I would be next. Dealing with all the hurt and pain, I decided that enough was enough. I got on my scale and almost passed out at the fact that I had eaten myself into a 490 pound body. At that point I thought for sure life was over but after praying and turning it over to God I realized I had power to change. On February 1st, 2013 I got my first gym membership. I had no idea what I was doing and I couldn’t fit into any machines. This depressed me but I wouldn’t give up. So, I found one machine that I could fit and that was the elliptical bike. I rode that bike until I was able to burn 1000 calories a day. Then I worked my way up to the treadmill and the regular elliptical. I wouldn’t leave the gym until I burned 1000 calories. I also changed my eating habits. I would use My Fitness Pal as guidance. I then joined a boot camp class and the weight began to melt away. I cut out all fried foods, I don’t eat any white carbs. Also, I eat three meals a day and nothing after 7 pm. I have a cheat snack (not meal) but only snack twice a month.
I’ve been on this walk for 8 months and I’ve lost 82 pounds. My current weight is 408. I am determined to walk out of this coffin I use to call my body. One meal, one workout, one day at a time, I’m doing things I never thought possible. Running, jogging, sit-ups, push-ups, squats, leg lifts, frog jumps, weight lifting…The whole works. Now, I’m able to help others who’ve thought they are too big to workout or be healthy. If I did it at 490 pounds I know that you can do it too. Join me in the movement. With God all things are possible. Follow my videos, pictures and food/ workout plans on Instagram @biggirl_workingout
My advice to anyone starting this journey is to remember we all have to start from some where. This is not a race but a lifestyle. We will have good days as well as bad days but we don’t give up and never quit. Working out is hard but day by day it will get easier. We have to push pass the pain and keep the mission close to heart. We can beat this fight of obesity. Remember God will break the chains but we have to break the habits. Be blessed!!!”
Now she can fit into one leg of her old size 36 pants. AWESOME!!
Lei says
Wow! Great Job. I’m @ 437 lbs and although I know how badly I need to lose weight. I can’t stay morivated. I hope to have your determination one day. Keep up the good work.
LaWanza says
Motivate yourself! I am starting now at around 400lbs. We can do this! She did it, so you know you can. It’s not a race, but the journey can’t start until you take the first step. The person who can not motivate himself must be content with mediocrity! I am not content being over 200lbs! So I gotta get moving!
Anybody wanna join me, add me on myfitnesspal. Screen name is carmelbeautee
Cheryl Walker says
You already look great….You’re beautiful…Soooo proud of you. In the words of Eddie Kendrick…keep on truckin!
Kimberley says
Whitney, I am so very proud of you, you are an amazing individual, you are very strong, and do not let anyone take that away from you. Keep pushing and become the person that God intended you to be.
Jackie says
Hi Whitney, you are amazing and so inspriational. I would love to keep up with your program. I don’t have an instagram account. Will you continue posting on youtube also?
Jackie says
correction: “inspirational”
Andrea Anderson says
What an inspiration you are! God bless you! Keep us posted, Ido you have a blog. As I do not have Instagram. Keep up the excellent work!
Theresa says
Hey Soror! You have made awesome progress. Keep it up! I’m proud of you, your story is inspiring. I have struggled staying motivated but you’ve shown it can be done. Thanks for sharing!
michelle g wilson says
Absolutely great. Keep up the good work and I thank you for this post it has truly inspired me.
April J says
You are so enthusiastic!!! Keep going! You’ve really inspired me! I will share your story.
Jana Wallace says
Congratulations Whitney! I just started on my journey to a healthier mr. I am down 10 lbs TYJ. I can’t it with out the Lord and the support of friends. I am so very proud of your success keep up the good work because, you are a inspiration.
Anja says
Wow!! What an inspiration. I’m so proud of you!!!
kathleen says
Congratulations! I’m so proud of you. Thanks for giving me hope. God Bless.
Felicia says
Wow you are so awsome keep the good work up!! You have truly help me to get on the ball. Thank you so much im going to follow you on instgram
thank you