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Update: Sha lost 94 pounds

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Update: We featured Sha’s story back in June 2014 when she was down 72 pounds.  Now, she’s sent us an update and new photos to let us know that she’s lost another 22 pounds.

Hello, I hope all is well. I’m writing you to let you know that I now weight 188 pounds. I’ve officially lost naturally around 94 pounds and I went from a size 22/24 to a size 12. I’m still focused on my second goal of reaching 175/180 pounds…whatever looks healthy on me LoL. Here are some updated pics. 

Check out the post from June to learn more about how she lost the weight…
Instagram: @shalove80

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Diandra lost 173 pounds with surgery

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Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Diandra lost 173 pounds.  Motivated by wanting to live a long life with her family, she opted to have weight loss surgery and change her lifestyle to lose the weight.  Here is what she shared with us about her journey…

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Hi, I’m Diandra and I started my weight loss journey in 2011. I lost 70 lbs on my own but started to gain it back. Finally, I decided to have the Gastric Sleeve weight loss surgery on February 27th 2014. My highest weight was 351 lbs and on surgery date I was 304 lbs. I’m now 178 pounds!  I stand 5’8″ tall. Having the surgery was the best decision I have ever made. I have lost a total of 173 pounds since 2011. I went from a size 26-28 to now a size 8-10! I truly feel great. I’m now full of energy and more confident.

My motivation for losing weight was my kids. I wanted to live a long healthy life for them. I was afraid my weight would be out of control and I would become bed ridden. I also had poor self esteem and a lack of self-confidence.

I started going to the gym 3 times a week and working on doing Cardio. I started eating smaller portions and of course healthier choices. For anyone who is wanting to lose weight I say give it your all, never give up.. No matter what choice you decide to make to lose the weight just focus and maintain!! Thanks for listening to my story! Please follow my journey on Instagram @dee_gemini615

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Have you had these 6 Essential Health Tests?

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essential health testsAs the old adage goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Routine checkups, like a regular pap smear and gynecological exam, with your doctor are important for maintaining your health and exposing health issues. These 6 health exams are particularly important for women to have, but many are a must for our husbands and children.

Blood Pressure

Testing blood pressure is usually done at any appointment but can also be done at home or at a free blood pressure machine at a drug store or grocery store with a pharmacy. Blood pressure seems to be such a normal part of a health exam that it’s easy to forget just how important it is.

Why?

Checking blood pressure is important in preventing high blood pressure. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, drastically increases your risk of heart attacks or stroke. Hypertension also exacerbates preexisting health issues and also is a leading cause of kidney failure. Read more about hypertension here.

Diabetes Blood Test

According to the CDC, approximately 9% of the US population has diabetes. Diabetes can be tested orally and via a blood test, the latter being more common. There is a random blood sugar test and a fasting blood sugar test. Usually a fasting blood sugar test will be done on an annual basis. If you have a family history of diabetes or early possible symptoms your physician may perform a variety of tests.

Why?

Diabetes comes in 3 forms: Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational. Adult women are more apt to developing Type 2 than Type 1. Gestational Diabetes occurs during pregnancy, as you’d expect. Diabetes is a disease that can cause or aggravate other health issues like hypertension, numbness in limbs, kidney disease, heart disease and gastroparesis.  Talk to your doctor about early signs of pre-diabetes, like insulin-resistance. An excellent source of information on diabetes is the American Diabetes Association.

HPV

HPV is short for Human Papillomavirus, a disease which is the most commonly transmitted STD in the United States. The most common way HPV is diagnosed is by a visual examination of present genital warts. However, women are also tested for HPV when a pap smear is done. A pap smear will show abnormal results if HPV is present, and if it is, the doctor will then test the pap smear sample for the virus.

Why?

The Human Papillomavirus has approximately 100 different forms or strains, most being fairly harmless. However some strains can and do cause cervical cancer in women. Strains 16 and 18 are responsible for a whopping 70% of cervical cancer cases in the US. HPV can also cause other types of cancer, including genital and oral cancer. You can get HPV without actually having intercourse and many people come in contact with the virus as teens.  Many men carry the HPV virus (and other strains of genital warts) without symptoms and can unknowingly pass it to spouses and girlfriends. Click here to read more about HPV.

Mammogram

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women in the US. The American Cancer Society predicts that in 2015 approximately 40,000 women will die from breast cancer and an additional 230,000 women will be diagnosed. Mammograms are effective in showing breast cancer before the lumps are even able to be recognized by touch. A mammogram is essentially an X-ray taken of the breast that can be done at a breast health clinic or right at a hospital with the equipment.

Why?

Though a mammogram doesn’t mean the cancer can effectively be treated, it does give a window of opportunity for a slow growing cancer to be found and removed or otherwise treated before it would have become a serious issue. Breast cancer can be a fatal disease and can lead to extensive surgery like mastectomies and potential deadly chemotherapy treatments. Mammograms are often done on an annual or biannual basis once a woman reaches her 40s.

HIV/AIDS

HIV testing is extremely important for women, particularly those who are sexually active with multiple partners or engaging in any risky behavior (like sex without condoms). There are 3 different ways to test for HIV: mouth swab, urine test and blood test. A blood test is the only way to know for certain if you have HIV or AIDS. Testing can be done at your doctor’s or through an anonymous lab test.  Many cities have clinics where you can be tested for free.  It is so important that we get tested and tell our brothers and sisters in the African American community to get tested as well. Based on current statistics from the CDC, an estimated 1 in 16 African American men and 1 in 32 African American women will be diagnosed with HIV infection if the current rates of infection persist.  WE can change that, and testing is key to stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Why?

HIV and Aids are both deadly diseases that affect the immune system. Typically if someone is infected with HIV but immediately begins treatment, they can drastically extend their life. However, if the HIV has been left untreated and develops into AIDS, the success of treatment diminishes greatly. Since the HIV/AIDS epidemic began in 1981 approximately 39 million people have died. The threat of this disease is present all over the world. You can read more about the global effect of this disease here.

Abdominal Circumference Measurement

You may not have heard of this type of health screening test but it is a valuable tool for judging whether you are overweight and therefore open to weight-related health issues. This measurement can be taken by your doctor and also done at home. It measures the circumference around your stomach and compares it to a healthy waist circumference based on race, age, gender and other factors.

Why?

It may seem a bit odd for such a simple test to be considered mandatory for health screenings but it is powerful. Even a person with fairly slim build and a health BMI could still have a large abdominal circumference than they should. Extra fat in the abdomen can lead to a whole host of health issues including hypertension, heart disease, high-cholesterol and diabetes. Check out this article for instructions on how to measure your own waist.

It is generally advised for a healthy woman with no present health conditions to visit their physician annually for a checkup. At that time you would have a pap smear, colonoscopy and other tests like the ones above. Though many of these tests aren’t included in a normal physical exam, it is worthwhile to ask for them to be done on a yearly basis.

Tareena lost 60 pounds

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May 2016 Update – Tareena kept off the 63 pounds she lost a year ago and lost 4 additional pounds.

I have a new update to share. I am still going strong, exercising at home and watching what I eat instead of dieting. I currently weigh 153 pounds, down from my highest weigh of 220 pounds.

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Oct 2015 Update – Tareena lost 3 more pounds and is working on strength training.

“I haven’t lost much more, but I am turning what I have into muscle. Now, I weigh 157 pounds. I still work out at home, but now I have a weight bench that I use for shoulders, legs and chest. I use my indoor bike as well for cardio. I do a 5 minute ab routine and squats with heels on lol. My diet is still simple portion control and I also use my Nutribullet from time to time.”

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March 2015 – Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Tareena lost 60 pounds.  This proud mom of 3 was motivated to lose weight for her family. Embracing health eating and exercise worked for her. Check out what she shared with us about losing the weight…

tareena before and after

I would like to share my weight loss journey. I am a mom of three, ages 11, 7, and 6 years old. I have battled with my weight since the birth of my last child. 5 months ago, I decided to get real and act right. I changed my diet and really started working out hard!! I have lost a total of 60 lbs! I’ve been on this journey from 2013 to today. I plan to keep it up and never go back! Thank you for creating your Facebook page it is such a positive thing to see our queens being more than they make us out to be.

My motivation was the naysayers at first, those who told me to just accept the fact that I was a mom that would never be in shape because this is what mom’s look like. Then it became just wanting to be healthier for my husband and kids. I was tired of being unhappy with my body. Although I acted as if I was ok with it, I was not!

I started with cutting out fast food completely. I have not had any type of potato product in a year and a half. No chips, fries, nothing! After crash dieting, I realized that yes I was losing but it was not healthy so I began following healthy portion sizes and I still am. Took away pies and ice-cream and changed it to fruits. Also, I don’t drink soda or juice, just water and green tea.

I work out at home for 30 mins to an hour everyday. I started off with Hip Hop Abs in October 2014 then around December I started doing routines from YouTube. Now I do my own routine which is a combination of different videos from YouTube. My starting weight was 220 pounds and that was my heaviest, wearing a size 14. I am currently 160 pounds and wearing a size 8-10 at 5’8″ tall.

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Lakeashea lost 65 pounds

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Weight Loss Transformation Story of the Day: Lakeashea lost 65 pounds.  This petite diva is still on her weight loss journey and is determined not to go back to where she was.  Check out what she shared about what she did to drop the pounds…

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I’m Lakeashea and I started my weight loss journey back in April of 2011.It took about 6 months to loose every bit of about 65 lbs and counting. My starting weight was 225 pounds and then I reached 154 lbs. I gained a few back and I now weigh about 165 lbs at 5’2″ tall. I’m currently loosing again, so the journey never ends. It just gets better.

What made me wanna change was just be being tired if being the “cute fat friend”. I mean I was always a diva, just needed to make a few minor changes. Lol. What inspired me most was my daughter and keeping up with her. Also, I changed so that I could feel better about myself overall.

Now, I’m eating to live not living to eat. I do indulge a little because I’m human. I just always do it in moderation. I went cold turkey at first; No breads, No sugar and No pasta at all. I just ate more chicken, fish and more fresh fruit and veggies. Workout wise, I started out doing 7 days week a week and now I’m down to 5 days a week doing at least 45 minute workouts.

To others wanting to lose weight I say just believe in yourself and never give up. Let no one are nothing get in your way. I just tell everyone to do what works best for you.  Don’t let any one or anything stop you from being the best you that you know you can be. I still struggle from time to time, but I never give up. I’m only human, but I just know that I will never be that 225 lb woman ever again.

Instagram: @imon_some_newnew_shit

 

How Can a Calorie Deficit Help You Lose?

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A common term you’ll hear when researching weight loss or dieting is “calorie deficit”. A calorie deficit occurs when you eat less calories than you burn in a day. This deficit in calories is what the basis of many diet regimens rely upon for results.

Calorie Deficits and Weight Loss

calorie deficitCalorie deficits and weight loss go hand in hand. When you burn more calories than you consume your body will start to drop weight, in theory (medical issues and metabolism problems can be a factor). As an example, let’s say you eat 1,500 calories a day and burn 2,000 calories. If your body needs the 2000 calories, this means your deficit would be 500 calories. Since you aren’t eating the extra 500 calories as food your body takes it from fat reserves instead. Ideally you will have a calorie deficit of 500 to 1,000 calories depending on your weight and activity level.  Each person’s situation is different.

Conversely, If your body only needs 1500 calories a day (that being the number of calories you burn) and you eat 2200 calories, your body has to do something with the extra calories. This is what brings on weight gain.

These 2 scenarios are the basics of weight loss and weight gain. When you look up how many calories you should eat on sites like iifym.com or myfitnesspal.com, they are calculating a deficit of calories based on how many calories you need to stay at your current weight. For example, you may need to eat 2500 calories a day to stay at 200 pounds, so a site or app may suggest that you eat 1800 calories per day for a significant daily calorie deficit (factoring in more exercise as well as healthier eating habits).

To figure out your calorie deficit you will need to do some calculations.

Calculating a Calorie Deficit

To figure out your calorie deficit you will first need to determine how many calories you burn on a daily basis. Daily calories burned includes both your exercise regimen as well as resting calories burned.

To find how many calories you burn during workouts, add up the total numbers of hours you burn per week and divide by 7. Multiply how many pounds you weigh by this number. Then multiply this number by the calories you burn per hour of exercise. Your resulting number will be the average calories burned from exercise per day.

Finding your resting calories burned is best done by using a calculator such as this one.

Once you have your resting calories you will need to subtract your exercise hours from the total. Do this by taking your resting calorie number and divide it into 24. Take that number multiply it by hours per day you aren’t exercising.

After all the calculating, add your calories burned at exercise and at rest together. The resulting sum is how many calories you would have to consume to maintain your current weight. To create your deficit you will need to subtract anywhere from 500 to 1,000 calories (or what you’ve been advised) from this sum. The resulting number is how many calories you can consume on a daily basis.

Don’t want to do all of this math?  Use this calorie deficit calculator instead.

Common Calorie Deficit Errors

There are a couple common errors people new to calorie deficits make that can negatively impact their health and success.

The most common is improper calculations. If you come up with a number that doesn’t sound right, redo the math. If you struggle with calculating your deficit from scratch you may want to find a calorie deficit calculator to do the work for you, but these calculators and apps are not perfect.  It’s key to keep track of what you are eating, how much you exercise and whether you are losing weight.  As you lose weight, you’ll need to adjust your calorie intake and exercising to avoid plateaus.

The second most common error is shooting for a super high calorie deficit right off the bat. A high calorie deficit is a great way to spark weight loss but don’t overdo it. Too much a deficit will leave you feeling fatigued, irritable and can even cause illness from a stressed immune system. You will also be more likely to overeat or binge in response to eating dramatically less food.  Remember, you can also add to your deficit if you find good results but want more of a change.  To many people go from eating 2800 or more calories a day to trying to eat 1200 calories a day not realizing how much food they were eating before they started their weight loss journey and the deficit is too high.

Last but not least, the biggest problem people make with a calorie deficit diet has to do with the quality of food eaten. Just because you’ve created a deficit doesn’t mean you can fill your required calories with junk food. This will only harm your health in the long run to eat like that even though you can still lose weight. Typically if you eat unhealthy foods and still lose weight, you’re actually losing muscle along with the fat, but each person is different.  Eat healthy foods that will support the health of your heart, liver, kidneys and other organs.

TIP:Keep a food journal to track everything you eat, either in a notebook or with a diet tracking program/mobile app. Ensure you insert the proper serving sizes as well (i.e. if you eat 2 servings, be sure you write down calories x2).

When Calorie Deficit Isn’t Working

The human body can be very individual from one another. This means that one diet isn’t going to always work for everyone. Calorie deficits aren’t exempt from this. Common issues associated with calorie deficits include:

  • Constantly feeling hungry
  • Gaining weight
  • Losing muscle along with fat

If you are experiencing these problems you need to either recalculate your numbers or consider a different dietary plan. People who are trying to eat a specific diet, such as paleo or vegetarian, may simply be unable to follow the textbook calorie deficit even though they are already achieving great results without a deficit or with one much lower than recommended.

It is important to consult with your doctor or a nutritionist if you feel like you are struggling with losing weight as this can be due to an underlying health issue, issues with your metabolism or hormone imbalance. Remember that the key to losing weight and keeping it off it choosing a way of eating that you will actually stick to. Don’t be afraid to mess around with your calculations a bit to find that calorie deficit sweet spot for your body.

Krystle lost 70 pounds

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Update July 2016: Krystle sent in an update of her progress.

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“In June 2015, I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my right knee. At the time, I was trying to out train a bad diet which put a lot of unnecessary stress on my body. In March 2016, I was selected for a test group for a new Beachbody program which has completely changed my life. In the past 90 days, I’ve lost 49.5 pounds (362.5 to 313 lbs) and 27.25 inches. I’m working out 30 minutes a day in my home, following a portion control meal plan and drinking one superfood shake a day. Working out and eating healthy is a HUGE part of my life now. I genuinely enjoy sweating out my frustrations and living a healthier lifestyle.”

March 2015 – Weight Loss Transformation Story of the Day: Krystle lost 70 pounds.  She has changed her habits and overall lifestyle to support her weight loss efforts.  She’s also chronicling her weight loss journey online and wants to inspire others.  Read all about her weight loss journey…

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I’m a plus size woman who has overcome her fears and decided that it was time to just do it! I’ve lost 70 pounds so far and I’m still writing my story! I’m a stronger person now and I LOVE to help, inspire and motivate others who feel the same way I did. Many people ask me how I’m doing this?? Persistence, dedication and I started making some BIG changes! I changed the way I eat, the way I workout and my attitude!!

Here’s what I do:
1. I consume 5 to 6 small meals a day. I stopped eating a lot of carbs and drinking soda.
2. Drink gallon of water and green tea!
3. I workout 5-6 times a week.
4. I lift weights 2-3 times a week.
5. I meal prep every Sunday to ensure I’m set up for a successful week.
My Height is 5’6″ and it’s taken 1 year to lose this weight.

My motivation was that I want to start a family soon, so I want to have a healthy pregnancy and be healthy for my kids and family. What inspired me was the transformations I saw from Beachbody programs. There have been people who lost 100’s of pounds, so I knew I could do it too. I use Beachbody* programs for my workouts. I love Turbo Kickboxing!

My advice to others who want to lose weight is to remember that this is a journey and you can’t expect to lose the weight overnight. If you remain consistent, then everything will fall into place. Follow my fitness page @krystlefit for weightless support, nutrition and daily motivation. Facebook page: KrystleFit

*Krystle is a Beachbody coach and can give you more info about their programs.

Anissa lost 160 pounds with surgery

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anissa before and afterUpdate Oct 2015 – Anissa lost the weight and now she’s raising funds to remove a significant amount of loose skin.- I had the gastric bypass March 17, 2009. In four months, I had lost up to 186 pounds but I wasn’t healthy. I wasn’t eating and I was real depressed. I still didn’t like the new me at a lighter weight and hell I’d lost a whole person. At the time, I thought that once I lost the weight the opposite sex would be interested in me. However, over time I had to realize that I had to like and love me before the rest of the world could.

anissa gofundmeThese days I have found who I truly am. I have found my worth and I know that I’m overly blessed to have gone through my struggles to get to this point in my life. I took a body fat test and found out that I have 144 pounds of lean body muscle and 54 pounds of body fat – 198 pounds total (down from 360 pounds). I am so proud of the accomplishment that I have made, but there is only one thing that is holding me back. It is a constant memory of how bad I abused my body, i.e. the extra skin that I have hanging from my arms, stomach, and thighs.

So, I’m asking for help!! I am asking for $1 to go to my gofundme account. This will go to saving up for the surgery to complete the journey. I’m asking only $1, but if you feel led to give more then I’m overly honored and grateful. You can find me on Facebook: anissaboston, Instagram at @boston79ak, and gofundme.com/cuttingthefat.

Mar 2015 – Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Anissa lost 160 pounds with gastric bypass surgery and by changing her lifestyle.  Eating clean, working out and learning how to shop for healthy food were huge factors on her journey.  Here is what she shared with us…

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My weight loss motivation was my children. I didn’t want them have to experience the life of obesity as a life long experience as I did. Who inspired me was a young lady named Cierra Murphy. I knew her when she was in high school and as she graduated and went on to college she took her life back.

I had lost my job and all I had were food stamps coming in so I took a class that the county posted and they taught how to shop the perimeter of the store and how to read labels. So, I stated to read labels when I shopped. If enriched or unbleached was the first word in the ingredients, I didn’t buy it. Eventually I cut out bread and ate more veggies. I introduced kale into my life too. I ate in for each meal, having a protein and vegetables.

For exercise, I walked at least two miles daily. I would walk to the gym which was about a mile going and coming and work out. Then I added Shawn T’s Focus T25 program. When I found employment, my job was my exercise because I was wrapping pallets by hand and standing. With work, I was walking daily at least 8 miles on top of the focus T25 in the morning.

My starting weight was 360 pounds and my current weight is 200 pounds with a body fat percentage of 27.18%. I’m 5’5″ tall. My transformation is on still going today but it will be seven years total on St . Patrick’s day of 2015 since I had the gastric bypass surgery and 17 months of eating clean as a lifestyle. To take everyday as a new day. If you can get to 12 pm with eating clean, then tomorrow push your self to get 12:15 pm. Don’t stop keep pushing. Know in your heart that you can do all things. Get past yourself and push pass your pain.

Instagram: @boston79ak

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Chanice-Nykole lost 100 pounds

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Update April 2017: It’s been 2 years since we featured Chanice-Nykole and she has maintained her weight loss success! Maintenance is the hard part and she is winning.

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March 2015 – Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Chanice-Nykole lost 100 pounds.  This young health warrior decided to transform her life after her weight reached 330 pounds. She is now a weight loss and nutrition coach helping others to reach their goals. Check out what she shared with us and a video about her journey…

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My name is Angel Chanice-Nykole and I lost 100 pounds. My starting weight was 330 pounds and my current weight is 230 pounds (height 6’1″). My inspiration for my weight loss journey came from within. I was struggling with depression and anxiety. After ballooning up to over 330 pounds, it was time to make a change. I had to take control over my life.

I started by eating healthier versions of what I normally ate. I made smart choices like, eating grilled chicken instead of fried; drinking a diet soda instead of regular… simple changes. As I saw results, I did more research on different kinds of foods and how they work to promote weight loss.

For exercise, I would walk around my college campus for 2 hours EVERYDAY. I enjoyed the scenery, so it didn’t seem like a workout. On rainy days, I would stay inside and workout with my Wii Fitness. Now, I do a lot of HIIT workouts and toning exercises.

It took me 2 years to lose 100 pounds. I did it without any diet pills, crazy shakes, other gimmicks or programs. I ate right, studied nutrition and moved my body. My advice to others is to never give up. Progress may not show up right away, but as long as you are consistently putting forth the effort, you will be rewarded.

I now help others get on track with their weight loss journey. I am a weight loss and nutrition coach, and I’m on a mission to rid the world of obesity and obesity related health issues. It’s take to take our lives back. It’s time to take our health back. I have my own nutrition and weight loss business called ‘Change Of Plans‘. I create customized meal plans and detox plans. I also do personal training and cooking classes, as well as provide one on one coaching to help get to the root of of your weight issues. I hold nutrition classes and speak to groups on how they can renew their mind to a healthier lifestyle. If you change your eating, you’ll change your life.

Website www.changeofplans.co
Facebook page www.facebook.com/changeOplans
Instagram: @ChaniceNykole
If anyone has any questions about my story or wants more info on programs, contact me at changeOplans@gmail.com.

Lateefah lost 106 pounds

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Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Lateefah lost 106 pounds.  She embraced exercise, eating a more plant-based diet and green smoothies.  Check out what she shared with us about her weight loss journey…

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Hello! My is Lateefah I would love to share my story. I’ve lost 106 lbs through diet and exercise. It took about a year and a half. I’m still pushing for 20 more lbs. I took it serious and wanted to show people that it’s possible to lose weight without surgery. I went on a strict diet of only water, unlimited fruit and veggies and fish for my meat. I also do green smoothies. I’m in the gym 7 days a week at this point. I feel amazing. I went from a size 20 to a size 10 and I’m Loving it!

I was inspired to keep going from my results. Even if it was 2 or 3 pounds a week I felt like it was progress. I also was on high blood pressure medicine and wanted off. Those two things alone were my motivation.  I also wanted to be around for my 16 yr old daughter and I knew that if I didn’t change my health would only get worse.

I totally stopped eating fast food. I began with making green smoothies and cooking all my meals. Then eventually, I went to vegetarian lifestyle. I started in the gym maybe 2 to 3 times a week doing only cardio, then things moved up to me working out with a trainer 5 times a week.  The workouts were intense, 1 hour of cardio and 1 hour of strength training. I love the elliptical machine and cycling classes. I love this lifestyle so much that I’m doing cardio EVERYDAY and weight training a couple of times a week.

My beginning weight was 286 pounds and now I’m at 180 pounds. I’m 5’5″ in height and still pushing for 25 to 30 more pounds gone. I originally wanted the gastic sleeve surgery but my Doctor wouldn’t allow me to get it so I knew then I had to get serious if wanted to get healthy. I would tell anyone who looks at themselves and think it’s impossible to lose a lot of weight naturally that they are so wrong. With a fed up mind, hard work and discipline the sky is the limit. You will hit bumps in the road, but if you trust the process and are true to journey, the weight will fall off like crazy.

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