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Donna is down 55 pounds

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Today’s Featured Weight Loss Success story comes from Donna who is down 55 pounds!

She says, “In May 2012 I began my journey to a healthier lifestyle. I traded fast food and junk food for things like salad and chicken.Drink more water and Crystal and less diet sodas and sweet tea. With the love, support and help of the people in my life I am making progress. I regularly attend Zumba and water aerobic classes. I’ve even taken my niece’s dog for a walk. The result is Now I am 55 pounds lighter. I still have a long way to go, but for today I am proud of myself. I am going to use these photos as inspiration to keep trying.” Congrats, Donna!!!!

Pamela lost 30 pounds in 60 days!

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Pamela is today’s featured success story!

She says, “60 days ago I started on a journey, no meat, no dairy, no bread, no sugar, nothing white.. and 60 days straight in the gym sometimes while doing Insanity in the morings or afternoons as well. It was difficult but God saw me through I begin to love veggies that I had never tried and I begin to love to work out again. I went from 207 to 177 I feel great I am still striving for 25 more and I will be at my goal weight. I just signed up for my 1st triatholon next year and my life has only begun. I will be 44 years old in November and this Grandma has a plan to stay fit and healthy and in 2014 run a 1/2 marathon.” Great job, Pamela!!!https://www.facebook.com/pamela.hendersonwhitfield

Wiltrina on Good Morning America

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Update: Check out the video of Wiltrina’s appearance on ABC’s website.  We are so proud of her.

NEWS: BWLW Online Community member Wiltrina Jones is scheduled be featured on Good Morning America on Wednesday October 3rd, 2012 (7am to 9am EST on ABC Stations).  We are so proud of her!  Congrats, Wiltrina!!

They will be talking to her about how she lost over 200lbs! Be sure to check out the broadcast. I’m hoping that they post the video online so that I can share it with everyone.

You can connect with Wiltrina on www.blackwomenlosingweight.com and her website, www.iusetobeu.com. She also has a great YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/MISSINNAWLINS

Joy has gone from 315 to 265 lbs!

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Much Love to Joy for being today’s featured success story!!!

She says, “Hello I recently joined your site and just wanted to show the difference a yeah has made in my life-from 315-265. No gym that was simply reducing my caloric intake from fast food and high cal meals daily to a 1500 and under caloried diet a day. If i can do it anyone can do it!” That’s right, Joy!! By committing to positive changes in your diet and exercise, weight loss is possible!!!

Tianna lost 26 pounds!

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Today’s Featured Transformation comes from Tianna who lost 26 pounds.

She says, “Thank You so much 🙂 …I became a Vegetarian..I work out 1 1/2hrs 4 times a week…1hour on the treadmill and 30min with weights…I had the help of family and friends who encouraged me with Love and Guidance. ♥” Thanks for sharing your photos with us, Tianna!!

Syree has gone from 328 to 191!

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Let’s show some love to Syree who has gone from 328 to 191 with the help of weight loss surgery!

She says, “I have met my goal! I am officially in the maintenance stage. I shared my story a little while ago. I had gastric bypass surgery on October 26, 2011. 3 weeks after surgery I began working out with a trainer. I worked out on average 2-4 hours a day. Some days more, working out twice a day. Since my journey started, I have done the Warrior Dash. This is a 5k obstacle course and I am now a licensed Zumba Instructor. 2 weeks before surgery, my high weight was 328 lbs. I wore a size 26. I now weigh 191 lbs and wear a size 12 (I’m 5’11”). I am an entirely different person and will never go back! I’m thankful for forums like this where I can share my story and hopefully inspire and give hope to others. We can do this ladies!!!!” Great job, Syree!!!

 

Rolina lost 57 pounds!

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Today’s Featured Success Story: Rolina has lost 57 pounds!

She says, “Well, I was going to wait until I lost all my weight to post this, but maybe how far I have come will encourage another lady. I was at 250 lbs, my heaviest ever. I was in the doctor’s office facing reality. I had just had some follow up blood work done and my doctor told me that my good cholesterol was too high and that she would have to prescribe me medicine to control it. I was already taking one medication for type 2 diabetes and another for thyroid disease; now I have to take a third? My doctor said if my good cholesterol stayed high for too long then it could cause heart disease, so she prescribed me yet another medication to take. I left the doctor’s office upset, disgusted and headed straight a gym to sign up. I had been working out at the gym and tried to watch everything that I ate, but I only seem to lose a few pounds. Although happy with those accomplishments, my weight just seemed to plateau at 242. I looked into getting a personal trainer, but it was too costly. I joined Weight Watchers on 1/31/12. I am now down a total of 57 lbs. I work out 4-5 days a week. I went from a size 22 to a size 14. I love it! I am not on a diet; it’s a life changing eating plan for me. I am now off all medicines and I feel great. For me this was a life or death situation, since major heart disease runs in my family- my mother, brother and sister all have pace makers/heart defibulator. I cut my food intake down, eat more fruits and vegetables and I still enjoy going out to eat with my husband for date night, but I now make better food choices. I still have 30 lbs to lose, and I am looking forward to a more healthier life.” Thank you for sharing your transformation story with us, Rolina!

Keionne lost 52 pounds

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Update 2015: It’s been more than 3 years since we featured Keionne‘s story. She wrote in to let us know that she’s “still at it”. I asked her how she’s been able to maintain her weight loss. “By staying consistent and working out 5 days a week. I work out with a coworker who sends me workout routines and I joined a workout group on Facebook (Earn Your Body). Eating habits: I eat 3 meals and two snacks while working two jobs. Also, I don’t eat after 6 pm.”

Keionne before and after

September 2012 – Today’s Featured Before and Afters comes from Keionne who has gone from 210 pounds to 158 pounds.

“It took me 2 years. I got tired of not be able to walk without being out of breath. I didn’t like the way I looked, so I decided to make a change. I first started off eating salad and using moderation with my food portions. I stopped eating the sweets, drinking sodas and eating take out food. Instead, I just started eating healthy. For exercise, I started working out at home doing the exercise tapes. Then, I worked my way up to the gym. I went from 210 lbs to 180 lbs, and now I weigh 158 lbs. I’m now working on toning and just maintaining my weight. A friend told me about this page. I thank you for the BWLW page cause it keeps me motivated and others on here motivate me. Anyway I can motivate others, I’m happy to. You are God’s blessings to me. Thanks!” www.facebook.com/keionne.jackson

Thank you for the inspiration, Keionne!

Markia lost 60 pounds!

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Today’s Featured Success Story: Check out Markia’s amazing transformation!

She says, “My name is Markia and I’ve lost over 60 pounds already! NO DIETS- I change my lifestyle and the food in it! I’m more aware of things that my body can use and not food my tastebuds enjoy! I’m a mom and work full time, so I dont always get to exercise; however I make time to sweat everyday! That includes cleaning to music, playing around the house with my children, and simply walking. I’ve cut the soda and juice intake and replaced them both with LOTS of water! I love being in shape and healthy!” https://www.facebook.com/markia.pierce

Great job Markia!!!

Denise lost 40 pounds with running!

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BWLW and Black Girls RUN! member Denise has lost 40 pounds!

She says, “I’m 41 years old & New to BWLW!!! I was told by 40 I would be cripple due to needing double knee replacement since my 20’s. I started my journey March 2011 after being scared sick with thinking I had Double Breast Cancer & Thyroid Cancer both at the same time after going through multiply test & several Biopsy. I had my wake up call. Thank God all test was negative, so I started my research on weight loss programs and I choose Weight Watchers & support group FFL And have lost 40 lbs as of today. I recently quit WW bc It’s been a year and a half and i feel like it’s time to try something New to reach my goal weight loss of 15 more lbs. Ladies my Motto is ” If I Can Do It Any One Can”. I have done six 5K’s and recently finished a 10 Mile Run/Walk with these 2 Bad Knees. This journey by far is not easy!! Slow is always Better. My highest weight was 225 I wore a size 18/20, today I weigh 185 and wear a size 12.  I’m in the medical field my before I wore XXL Scrubs today I wear a Med and they are big on me.”

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us, Denise!