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Bianca lost 29 pounds

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Update: I have lost a total of 41 pounds as of March 17, 2017. I now weigh 212 pounds. The biggest lesson that I have learned on this journey is to never give up. I have days when I don’t feel like exercising and I don’t always eat right, but I keep going. I recently got back into really trying to reach my goals. I have also learned that detoxing my body everyday is a big help towards me reaching my goals and that it helps my overall health. My advice to anyone who is trying to lose weight is to never give up. Don’t put it off another day. Go for it and give it your all. If you mess up, that is okay. Keep going until you reach your goal. Quitting is not an option for me anymore!

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Bianca lost 29 pounds. She began her journey in Oct 2016 and has made great progress. High blood pressure and thyroid issues didn’t stop this dedicated mom. Working out at home and adopting healthy eating habits have made a big difference. Check out what she shared with us.

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I am a 35 year old mother of two and I have been battling weight for many years. I was always small growing up, so I never exercised or ate healthy. Over the years that changed. I tried many diets and even contemplated taking weight loss supplements. My wake up call came when I went to a doctor’s appointment in September of this year and found out that I weighed over 250 pounds. I broke down right then and there at the office and vowed that I would lose weight and never gain it back. I was determined.

I started my journey on October 20, 2016. My motivation to change was my children, because I want to be healthy and around for them for years. My blood pressure was extremely high, even with the medication and I have thyroid issues that I take medication for as well.

Eating Habits: I started by not eating sweets, drinking plenty of water and cutting out sugary drinks. I also cut my bread intake drastically and I ate healthy portion sizes. I don’t believe in diets. I am simply eating less and making better choices about what I eat. I no longer eat fast food. Instead, I eat lots of fruits and veggies (which I did not do before).

Exercise: I started out by walking and working out with ONdemand videos (which are a big help to me). The videos consist of cardio and walking in place and worked out with them for 30 minutes a day. Now, I workout 30-60 minutes a day, 6 days a week. I only did one day at the gym and I did not like that experience.

I have loss a total of 29 pounds. My starting weight was 253 lbs. and now I weigh 224 lbs. I have a long way to go, but I am confident that I will get there! My advice to others would be to never give up. If you slip up, keep going. I have slipped up and gained weight on my journey, but I kept going and the weight kept coming off. Connect with others who are trying to accomplish what you are. Surround yourself with positive people. Also, I weight myself just once a week, because I feel that weighing yourself everyday can cause you to get discouraged.

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Tashena lost 62 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Tashena lost 62 pounds. This young lady realized that she was in control and began taking steps to improve her health. This journey hasn’t just been about weight for her. It’s been about being able to do things that she never thought she would achieve. Check out how she took action thru exercise and meal prepping.

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My name is Tashena and I’m currently 29 years old. I began my fitness journey at the age of 27, in late Oct 2014, I realized that I was in control of my health and I was failing myself.

In the beginning, I was only doing cardio (which was walking until I was able to jog) 6 days a week. I also stopped eating fast food and began meal prepping my breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. After I lost the weight, I started with light weight lifting until I was able to add more and figure out the body frame that would make me happy.

For me, there never came a time when I wanted to stop my journey just because it became apart of my lifestyle. This journey is beyond losing weight for me. It’s about watching my body do incredible things that I never imagined it could do and knowing where I am now is only the beginning.

At 5’2″ tall, my starting weight was 217 pounds and I currently weigh 155 pounds. However, I rarely weigh myself now. I’ve found that the scale has a way of controlling your journey and making it less enjoyable. When I was weighing myself at the start of my journey, I had gotten down to 130 pounds because I let the scale control me. I wasn’t happy there, so I began to lift weights and did very little cardio so that I could gain lean weight properly.

Today, I still workout 5 times a week and I still meal prep. I meal prep every Sunday and keep it simple.

  • Lean meat – boneless skinless chicken, swai, cod, steak, and every now and then seafood.
  • Veggies – baked sweet potatoes, cucumbers, squash asparagus, spinach, kale, arugula, broccoli, and carrots
  • 2 servings of fruit a day – pineapples, mangos, bananas, watermelon, apples

…and a gallon of water a day. I eat 6-7 times a day and I never skip breakfast.

Advice: If you can’t find a routine that works for you, create your own. Take control of your health. I promise, you ARE worth it! I have never used any weight loss products or surgeries but I certainly don’t discourage the PROPER use of them.

My Instagram is @shena_bfitfyne. If there is anything else you’d like to know feel free to ask, if I can help I most certainly will.

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Mia lost 40 pounds

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Update Aug 2017: Shout out to Mia. She lost 40 additional pounds for a total of 80 pounds gone.

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How have you maintained your success and kept the weight loss going?
I have maintained continuous, steady weight loss and I’ve been able to effectively kept the weight off due to my low carb lifestyle. When it comes to excercise, I workout for at least 1-1 1/2 hours 4-5 days a week doing cardio/strengthening. This includes working with my personal trainer 3 days a week.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned on this journey?
It’s okay to EAT WHAT YOU WANT SOMETIMES! Many times, due to a few slips, we quit instead of regrouping. EVENTUALLY, you’ll get tired of starting over!

Just like you, I’ve lost and I’ve gained many times. Something is different this time. Who would have thought I would wait until I was in my fifties to decide the time was NOW, because my life depends on it. Who doesn’t want to look and feel good too? Looking good is just an extra benefit.

I asked myself, “Is food really that important?”. Is it important that a eat a piece a lemon pie and have a blood sugar reading of 400? Is it important to eat that burger and deal with GERD symptoms? The answer is easy right? Oprah once said that it’s NOT what you’re eating it’s what’s EATING at you. Ask yourself: WHATS EATING AT ME? Only you can find the answer.

Mia lost 40 pounds. She has been a nurse for 25 years and witnessed women dealing with many medical issues that could have been improved with weight loss. A low carb diet is producing results for her. Check out what she shared with us.

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What was your motivation?
I’ve been a nurse for 25 years. Seeing black women coming to the hospital, time after time, with medical problems that can be easily prevented by weight loss was a wake up call for me. I choose to live and I choose to eat healthy.

My grandchildren, children and my husband are my motivation. I want to live a full life with them and the path I was on was the road to destruction, potentially filled with many types of health problems.

How did you change your eating habits?
I began a low carb diet because I am a carbohydrate addict. I stopped eating ANYTHING white or anything that contains sugar. The plan I used was a modified ATKINS plan. I eat beef, chicken, seafood, and fish (grilled or baked). Although I’m not a vegetable eater, I am allowed limitless green vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, green beans, etc. Initially, I started with 30 grams of carbs per day for the first 2 weeks. Now, I DO NOT eat more than 60 grams of carbs a day, period. It was definitely a lifestyle change. I do not eat or drink any sugars, period.

What did your workout routines look like?
No exercise routine currently.

Starting weight/Current weight
My starting weight was 265 pounds and my current weight is 225 pounds. Height: 5’2″

When did you start your journey?
I just started 3 months ago. My transformation is still in progress, but during the 3rd month I began to notice the weight loss. I have 50 more pounds to go. My goal is 175 pounds.

What advice do you have for others who want to lose weight?
My advice is you CAN do it! Regardless of any past failures, make TODAY your day to start.

Karen lost 140 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Karen lost 140 pounds. She said, “I started looking for a hero, so I became my own.” Indeed, she has. This 61 year old diva didn’t let Asthma, Sarcardoisis, and Congestive Heart Failure stop her. She got a trainer, changed her eating habits and fell in love with fitness. Check out her story.

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In the summer of 2012, I fell in love with fitness. With the help of a trainer, who changed my eating habits and put me on a meal plan, and using a detox tea, I am down 140 pounds and still losing! I am 61 years old, and I have managed to work out 4 days a week, obtain a Black Belt in TaeKwondo, skydive and looking forward to doing so much more.

In the beginning, I weighed 295 pounds (height 5’3″). Most of my adult life I have had a weight problem. Since 1986,  I’ve developed Asthma, Sarcardoisis, and Congestive Heart Failure. Twice, I was placed on Prednisone, gaining over 120 pounds!

I knew my life was at risk. Not to mention, my diet was horrible as well! I would have fast food and at least five sodas every day. I started looking for a hero, so I became my own. Determined to conquer my weaknesses, I hired Kevin Fit Johnson as my personal trainer. He immediately put me on a strict meal plan, that I follow daily, along with resistance training three to four times a week, with a little cardio. Kevin has played a major role with my transformation. Not only is he my coach, he’s like my son.

It wasn’t easy, but through sweat, tears, anger, and prayer I managed to get stronger, knowledgeable and healthier. Talk about an answered prayer! The results appeared before my eyes. I went from taking 15 medications to under 4 and obtained a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. I’ve kept going because I’m determined to beat me and proudly be my own hero.

Healthy eating, along with lots of water, was key. My trainer turned my fast foods into meal prepping daily and I eliminated sodas. My meals consist of a protein, a healthy carb (sweet potatoes, red potatoes, quinoa, etc.) and vegetables. I eat five meals a day, 2-3 hours apart. The goal was to speed up my metabolism after years of slowing it down. It works!

As of 2016, I’ve been involved with Total Life Changes (distributor). I’m currently using a detox tea, energy supplement, liquid vitamin, and Techui (meal replacement) which has been beneficial to my daily regimen.

In 2017, I will be 62 years old. I’ve lost a total of 140 lbs. and I currently weigh 155 pounds going into the 5th year of my weight loss journey. My goal is to wear a swimsuit next summer and be an inspiration to all women/men of the world. My advice: Never give up on your dreams and be your own hero!

Instagram: @slimming_k

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Melody lost 96 pounds

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Update: Shout out to Melody! She’s lost more than 100 pounds.

Transformation of the Day: Melody lost 96 pounds. She realized that she had to commit to permanent change to get lasting results. Intense cardio, weight training and low carb, high fat Keto eating has helped her to transform this year. Check out her story.

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I began my journey 5 years ago. I lost weight two years after having my son. Then, I gained it all back because my choices were temporary instead of being lifestyle choices. You see, my mind was not right. During my journey, I opened up a fitness studio which led to other business opportunities, but once again I set myself aside while cheering on others.

As that business eventually lead me to other endeavors, I realized it was time to change my mindset so that I could make a permanent change in my life. No more temporary moves. No more yoyo diets and No more blaming my circumstances. It was time to make lasting changes. These changes would include 80% of my diet and 10% of my workout routine. You see, I never had an issue working out. It was my nutrition that was extremely poor. Once I began to change my thinking and started living the lifestyle I was preaching to others, I began to see drastic changes. I even inspired my 16 year old twins to get healthier.

Motivation: What motivated me to lose weight was being tired of feeling trapped in my own body and not living in my truth. My kids inspired me every time I felt like throwing in the towel. Besides my social media following, I did not want to disappoint my kids.

I started this journey in March 2016 and I dropped 96 pounds in 10 months. I’m still pushing to lose 35-45 more pounds. My highest weight was 289.9 lbs with a 52 inch waistline. I now weigh 194 lbs with a 36 inch waistline. (height: 5’5″)My new lifestyle has prepared me for the next level in my journey and that goal is to gain the opportunity to compete in many NPC shows. Your body can accomplish anything, but it’s your mind that has to want it.

Eating Habits: To begin, I went home and decided to throw out all the foods that were self sabotaging and bad in my home. Once my mind was made up, change had to happen right away! I immediately stopped eating processed foods and foods that were junk! I began to eat a more clean diet, but still did not notice any real change. After a month or two of eating clean, I decided to shock my body. I began reading about the Ketogenic diet and Keto success stories. During my first month on Keto I loss 22 pounds, versus the 8 pounds I was losing just eating clean. Plus, the foods were very tasty. I also ate within my macros which was very key. My diet consisted of 75% fat, 5% carbs, and 20% protein. I stopped eating meat with hormones and meat treated with antibiotics. I ate grass fed beef and organic chicken. I learned to pay attention to my sugar intake and read labels.

Exercise: My workouts consisted of HIIT Cardio in the morning, doing 30 minutes of fasted cardio. Then, on to round two in the gym with weight training. Initially, I was only working out three days a week. My new lifestyle requires me to workout daily, even if it’s only for 30 minutes.

Advice: Stay strong. This journey is more mental then physical. The stronger your mind is, the stronger your body will become! The biggest lesson I’ve learned is to be true to yourself. If you don’t face the problem that put you in your current situation, you will never succeed.

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Mignon lost 100 pounds

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Update 2017: Mignon has lost over 120 pounds. “Feels so good going from a 20 to a 10. I’m not sure if I want to cry or shout with joy, but not having to shop in the plus size stores anymore is really a great feeling! I’m so incredibly proud of myself!”

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Transformation of the Day: Mignon lost 100 pounds. This mom is just trying to be health and fit. When a friend who is a personal trainer offered her a free assessment, she pushed fear aside and hasn’t looked back. She shared with us how she changed her eating habits and embraced strength training to get results. Check out her story.

I’m just a regular girl trying to be fit and healthy. Basically I hit my heaviest weight in late October 2015 at 275 pounds (height 5’1″), and I knew it was time… time for a lifestyle change. I joined a weight loss challenge at work for 3 months, which got me down to about 260 pounds by eating less, walking, doing a few workout videos here and there. This was over the course of a 12 week period. Upon completing that challenge, I gained 8 pounds back, because I wasn’t consistent and I wanted to eat at food trucks instead of meal prepping.

In March, I was contacted by a friend of mine, who’s a personal trainer, asking if I’d like to do an assessment with him. I was afraid (and intimidated), but I agreed! And the rest is history… I’ve been training with him since April 1st. I’ve also been meal prepping and cutting back on what I eat. Wth MY support system, I can’t fail.

I’ve lost 100lbs, which was the goal I’d hoped to hit in January 2017, but did it 2 months sooner than expected.

What inspires you to keep going during the rough times?
I look at my 6 year old and know that I can never go back to where I used to be. I need to live and be healthy for her.

Can you give us more details about how you changed your eating habits?
I was used of eating everything fried, creamy, rich because here in New Orleans, everything is rich. Along side my trainer I learned to meal prep and how to cut out the fatty and carb filled foods. Now, I’m eating more baked fish, chicken and lean cuts of steak. I also incorporate a veggie with every meal, even breakfast. However, the biggest change was portion control. I learned to eat one time and one time only in a sitting. NO SECONDS. I also cut down on eating sweets. I still have a taste of something sweet each week, but it’s once a week and that’s it.

What did your workout routine look like?
My workouts started as just walking around my neighborhood, but that became boring. That’s when I decided to take my trainer up on the assessment offer. We have always worked out with weights from day one and done minimal cardio, consisting of step aerobics, short jogs and brisk walks up to about 50 yards. As I became stronger, those step ups turned into box jumps, jump squats, burpees and up downs, for cardio, but all done with weights. Now, we do the same, but I have now started to bench press 35 pound dumbbells, do over head squats with 65 pounds and deadlift up to 165 pounds. Along with battle rope exercises, medicine ball slams, mountain climbs, etc., all this is done in one day’s workout. My workouts usually last about 60 to 90 minutes, with a max calorie burn around 1100.

What advice do you have for others who want to lose weight?
Never give up and never listen to naysayers or negativity. You control your destiny. Only you can write the final chapter in this book of life! Remember, everyone was a beginner at some point. It all begins with you!

Instagram: @Naturally_Fit_Mignon

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Ebony lost 133 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Ebony lost 133 pounds. This mom was struggling with pain, kidney issues, high blood pressure and sleep apnea. She opted to have the gastric sleeve surgery and it changed her life. Now she’s able to do things she couldn’t do before she took control of health. Check out her story.

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I started my weight loss journey in December 2013. The reason why I chose to have weight loss surgery: One day, I looked at a picture and did not see myself at all. It was almost like some other person had taken over my body. At that very moment, I knew that I had to do something.

I started the process of having the gastric sleeve procedure in December. I had surgery in July 2014. My starting weight was 262 pounds, and at 5′ 2 1/2″ it was hard to carry all that weight around. Not only did I have sleep apnea, high blood pressure and kidney issues, but it was also hard for me to move without feeling some sort of pain. I decided that enough was enough.

My best inspiration was my daughters. Not only did I want to an inspiration to them, but I wanted to be an inspiration to others as well. Last year, I did my very first 5k run. I’ve also been a cheerleading coach for a period of two years. Without the surgery, I would have only dreamed of accomplishing things like this. Weight loss surgery may not be for everyone, but it give me the tools to take my life back and be a healthier me.

Eating Habits: Before surgery, I cut out sugar and any beverages that had surgery in them. I don’t eat a lot of red meat anymore. I’m more of a chicken and fish lover now. I have to do high protein diet: fish, chicken, protein shakes and bars. Basically anything that doesn’t have a high sugar content. I also read food labels. Just because they say it is good for you doesn’t necessarily mean it is.

Exercise: I don’t have a serious workout routine. I mainly walk and use a workout DVD by Chalene, which helps when you are on the go. It has a combination of different types of exercises from yoga to HIIT.

My current weight is 132 pounds. I’ve lost a total of 133 pounds and I lost weight quickly. Within a year, I lost 100 pounds.

The advice I would give anybody who is considering weight loss surgery is don’t do it because you think it’s a easy fix. Do it because it will help you have the right tools to live a healthier life. Don’t be so hidden in your body that you forget to discover your true self. Step outside your comfort zone. It was one of the best decisions that I’ve made. It’s an amazing feeling to walk without pain.

Instagram: @momma79

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Leslie lost 35 pounds

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Leslie lost 35 pounds. When she was diagnosed with diabetes, but told her doctor to give a 6 months to change her life. She wanted to be happy with what she saw in mirror and have energy to be more active. Changing her eating habits made all the difference. Check out her story.

leslie before and after
The first photo is me at 230 pounds. The second photo is me at 195 pounds.

My name is Leslie and I wanted to share my success story.  I have always been a heavy person.  In high school, I weighed over 200 pounds. In college, I did the yo-yo dieting thing for a while. Then, I looked in the mirror one day and saw an ugly sight. I weighed myself and it the scale read 230 pounds. I cried. I didn’t know that I looked like that. That’s when I decided that it was time to take care of me.

The first thing that I had to do was examine myself.  Why am I eating? Am I eating to feed my hunger or feeding my appetite? Do I eat when stressed, bored, for random pleasure, etc.?  Food was something that I could control and once I discovered my triggers, it was time for a mindset change. I had to change my way of thinking. It wasn’t just about the food, it was about me. After my mind was on the right track, then my body started following suit.

The main thing that inspired me to change my life was the newest edition to our family. I have a 2 year old son and he is very active. He loves to run, play, jump and everything else. I found myself getting winded when we would play together. In the future, I want to be around to see him grow up.

Also, before I started this journey I went to the doctor and he told me that I was a diabetic. He wanted to put me on medication. I looked at that doctor and promised him that if he gave me 6 months to do things myself, I would make a change. The whole process of losing the weight took about a year because at the time I had a traveling job and I didn’t have a set time to eat. So, I made up in my mind that I was going to cut out the “extras.”

I cut out the cookies, potato chips (which are my weakness), Kool-aid, extra salt, ice cream, cakes, sodas, etc. I started drinking more water and 100% natural juices. I even watered down the juices to get more water. I also stopped eating after a certain time in the evening, which was usually 7 p.m. With those changes alone, I dropped 35 pounds. I went to the doctor the other day and the scale read 195 pounds. I can’t remember the last time I weighed under 200 pounds. My height is 5’5″.

Now I am a wellness coordinator and part of my job is to educate about health and nutrition. One of the objectives is to understand the Whys and the Hows. Why are you eating and how does eating effect your life?  Knowing and understanding is half the battle.

Bebe lost 65 pounds

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Update 2017: Shout out to Bebe. Her current weight is 216 pounds and she’s lost a total of 111 pounds.

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The way I’ve maintained my weight loss and continue to lose weight is by eating a low carb diet and working out 5-6 days out the week. I don’t eat rice, bread or pasta. If I do, it is considered a treat meal for me. I drink a gallon of water everyday. Apple Cider Vinger is one of the things that has helped me out a lot on my journey. Two times a week I focus on strictly cardio. I do cardio for 60 minutes. I either go running, do kickboxing or cycling. On the other days, I do a lot of calisthenics exercises mixed with cardio. I lift weights for about 25-30 minutes to build my strength. There is nothing like a strong woman.

One of the main things I’ve learned in this journey is that you can’t out work a bad diet. In the past, I would go to the gym, kill my session, come home and eat whatever I wanted. I had to change that mindset quick, because it wasn’t working. I felt like I was going to the gym for no reason. What I tell myself everyday is “Bebe, lose the weight. The food you want will always be here.” It’s mind over matter.

Advice: The exercise you hate the most is the one you’ll do the most. For example, I hate burpess, but I’ve been doing there for so long that I’ve started to fall in love with them. Just do it. If losing weight is all you think about, all you talk about, just go ahead and do it. What do you have to lose besides a couple of pounds? It’s also important to surround yourself with people who are on the same journey as you. Having someone else there doing it with you makes things easier. Lastly, learn to say NO! Don’t say you’ll eat and and work it out later.

Please do your research and do what works for you. Don’t compare your day one to someone else’s day 450. Everybody is different. Figure out what works for you and get to it. I don’t recommend having an at home scale, because you are always going to want to weight yourself. If you don’t see the number that you want to see you’ll get discouraged and eventually give up. 

Transformation of the Day: Bebe lost 65 pounds. This young lady had success with weight loss in the past, but after giving birth to her son in 2015, she pounds continued to pile on. She went back to what worked, reducing carbs and exercising, and has gotten great results. Check out her story.

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A little bit about myself: My name is Bebe and I’m 24 years young. I started losing weight back in 2013-2014. I lost 85 pounds by working out twice a day and having no carbs. Then, I got pregnant in April 2015 and started gaining excessive amount of weight. I didn’t feel bad because I was pregnant and I was able to say, “I’m gaining weight because I’m pregnant”.

I had my baby at 315 pounds and a week later I dropped down to 285 pounds. Then, out of no where, I started gaining more and more weight. I tried working out in March 2016, but I was not consistent. I would work out, but I still ate whatever I wanted.

In June, I stood in front of the mirror and was very unhappy about what I was seeing. I couldn’t believe I let myself go like that. I started working out on June 5, 2016. I began by walking everyday for an hour. Later on, I started working out twice a day. 1 hour cardio is a must for me, Now, I work out 6 days a week. My workouts are made up of one hour of cardio (mandatory) and then I do strength training/lifting for 35 minutes. For the last couple of minutes of my workout session, I go into the sauna.

I’m on a no carb diet and that’s what really helped me. I completely stopped eating rice, bread, and cut out all sweets. I stop drinking juice and soda. Now, I only drink water and tea, nothing else. A gallon a day is a must for me.

I started at 327 pounds and now I weigh 262 pounds. I’m 5’8″ tall.

Motivation: I started meditating, praying and that’s what kept me moving forward. I want to be around my son for a long time, so I had to switch up my lifestyle ASAP. What inspires me to keep going is looking back at where I was compared to how far I’ve come now. It will only get better.

Anything is possible. All you have to do is put your mind to it. If you keep telling yourself you can’t, then guess what YOU CAN’T. The tongue is a very powerful thing. I have never had surgery. Just hard work and dedication. I was inspired to start being dedicated to fitness by looking at other people share their stores on Instagram. That really helped me a lot. So, now I’m sharing my story and hoping I can help someone else out. Losing weight can be very hard, but it’s possible.

Instagram: @killingfatwithbebe

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Dr. Di lost over 30 pounds

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Transformation of the Day: Dr. Dianah Lake lost over 30 pounds and transformed her body. She is a mom of 2, an Emergency Medicine Physician and a NPC Figure Competitor. With focus and commitment, she changed her life and now she’s helping others do the same. Check out what she shared with us about her journey.

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Wow! I’ve come a long way baby! Pun intended! It’s been an interesting journey getting back to the body I knew I deserved to have; increased energy, agility, strength, stamina to play hard and the ability to be active with my kids and my friends!

It’s been a wonderful journey over the last 2 years! It required a focused mindset, commitment to the final goal and fortitude to push through all of the excuses and BS that shows up in your life when you’re trying to do something amazing! It wasn’t easy, but I knew I needed to do this for me! Not to prove a point, but to feel fabulous, sexy, healthy, strong, lean and be the very best I could be!

What inspired you to keep going when you thought about giving up?
I always focused on my goals and the benefits of being healthier and more fit, like having more energy, feeling strong and feeling sexy.

How did you change your eating habits? 
Eating clean is awesome. I cut out fried, oily, cheesy, buttery, sugary and salty foods from my diet. It was tough, but necessary. I started an organic Paleo diet, eating lean proteins, good fats and complex carbs. Watched my macros, watched my portion sizes. Also, I did 3 weeks of carb depletion prior to my figure competition.

What did your workout routines look like?
I did 4-6 days of weight training for an hour, 30-60 minutes of cardio sessions 4 days a week for 8 months straight. I worked with a personal trainer.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
My heaviest weight during pregnancy was 190 pounds. In Dec 2015, I weighed 165 pounds. At the time of my figure competition 6 weeks ago I weighed 135 pounds. I currently weigh 145 pounds. My height is  5’6.5″.

How long did your transformation take?
8 months. Decided to change my life in 2015 and really started training hard in Feb 2016.

What advice do you have for others who want to lose weight?
Be consistent, I’d you fall off track, it’s ok… just get back on. Great nutrition and weight lifting worked best for me. Also, It’s great to have supportive people around you. Get sleep. Reduce external stress, and focus on your goal, no matter what.

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Dr Dianah
190 lbs. in last month of pregnancy, 135 lbs. at competition and 145 lbs. now.

 

Dianah Lake
165 lbs. in summer 2015 to 135 lbs. at time of competition in Oct 2016.